The Light of a Cuban Son by Lorenzo Chavez

Martín's coming of age story is one of courage and the rebirth of a brave young man who refuses to hide his light. Light Messages Publishing, founded in 1998, is a family-run, general trade publisher in Durham, North Carolina. Author: Lorenzo ChavezIn this semi-autobiographical novel set in mid 20th century Cuba, Lorenzo Chavez reveals the moving story of a boy determined to stay. When the Revolution slowly begins to claim everything Martín holds dear, he takes a desperate leap of faith-one that could cost him his life. The Light of a Cuban Son : Lorenzo Chavez : 9781611534351 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Told in a series of first-person vignettes, Martín's story covers a wide swath of the Cuban landscape and people, taking us from the lush greens and fertile soils of the countryside to the dark underbelly of a Havana as full of depravity as it is neon lights.Īfter suffering a series of heartbreaking abuses, Martín struggles to find his way and claim his identity as a young gay man in an impoverished neighborhood. The Light of a Cuban Son by Lorenzo Chavez, 9781611534351, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Martin's coming of age story is one of courage and the rebirth of a brave young man who refuses to hide his light.In this semi-autobiographical novel set in mid 20th century Cuba, Lorenzo Chavez reveals the moving story of a boy determined to stay true to who he is and find happiness against all odds. Told in a series of first-person vignettes, Martín's story covers a wide swath of the Cuban landscape and people, taking us from the lush greens and fertile soils of the countryside to the dark underbelly of a Havana as full of depravity as it is neon lights.Īfter suffering a series of heartbreaking abuses, Martín struggles to find his way and claim his identity as a young gay man in an impoverished neighborhood.

Overview: In this semi-autobiographical novel set in mid 20th century Cuba, Lorenzo Chavez reveals the moving story of a boy determined to stay true to who he is and find happiness against all odds. Richmonds 23rd Street Merchants Association is organizing the return of the Cinco de Mayo festival Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. In this semi-autobiographical novel set in mid 20th century Cuba, Lorenzo Chavez reveals the moving story of a boy deter. The Light of a Cuban Son by Lorenzo Chavez Read 'The Light of a Cuban Son' by Lorenzo Chavez available from Rakuten Kobo.