Before We Were Free

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Before We Were Free is written by Julia Alvarez and published by Laurel Leaf. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 030743317X (ISBN 10) and 9780307433176 (ISBN 13).

Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship. Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free.