On January the 8th, 1959, eight days after our “liberation” by Fidel, my grandmother knew we were in trouble. During Fidel’s speech doves were released
Author: authoradriannemiller
Adrianne is a writer and psychotherapist in Oregon. She is a Cuban exile who arrived in the U.S. during the Pedro Pan airlift at age 14 leaving her family and country in search of freedom. She is a professional member of PEN International and a translator.
Chewing Gum and Friendship
My friend Piti and I grew up next door to each other. Our grandparents were friends as were our aunts and uncles. Two generations above
Girl In Church
Although I lived with many adults and attended a Catholic School, my grandmother and I were the only two people in my family who went
Who Took You IN?
After spending seven months in a foster home in Miami I was sent to boarding school in Santa Rosa, CA. My flight arrived in San
Ignoring The Cruelty
Martin Guevara, Ché’s Nephew, breaks his silence in an article to The Miami Herald.
How Could They?
If you thought that the worst possible fate was about to befall your family and you had an opportunity to save your child, would you?