One Day in December: Celia Sánchez and the Cuban Revolution

One Day in December: Celia Sánchez and the Cuban Revolution

Celia SÃ¡nchez is the missing actor of the Cuban Revolution. Although not as well known in the English-speaking world as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, SÃ¡nchez played a pivotal role in launching the revolution and administering the revolutionary state. She joined the clandestine 26th of July Movement and went on to choose the landing site of theÂ GranmaÂ and fight with the rebels in the Sierra Maestra. She collected the documents that would form the official archives of the revolution, and, after its victory, launched numerous projects that enriched the lives of many Cubans, from parks to literacy programs to helping develop the Cohiba cigar brand. All the while, she maintained a close relationship with Fidel Castro that lasted until her death in 1980.

The product of ten years of original research, this biography draws on interviews with SÃ¡nchezâ€™s friends, family, and comrades in the rebel army, along with countless letters and documents. Biographer Nancy Stout was initially barred from the official archives, but, in a remarkable twist, was granted access by Fidel Castro himself, impressed as he was with Stoutâ€™s project and aware that SÃ¡nchez deserved a worthy biography. This is the extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman who exemplified the very best values of the Cuban Revolution: selfless dedication to the people, courage in the face of grave danger, and the desire to transform society.
Country USA
Brand Monthly Review Press
Manufacturer Monthly Review Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2013-04-01
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781583673171

Country	USA
Brand	Monthly Review Press
Manufacturer	Monthly Review Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2013-04-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781583673171

One Day in December: Celia Sánchez and the Cuban Revolution

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