It's been a challenge, this little ebook. I have never been quite so aware of visiting a country at a particular point in its history. With Fidel Castro aging (aren't we all?) there is a feeling that everyone - Cubans included - are holding a collective breath. Things will have to change.
Will they? Or is that simply western thinking, unable to contemplate a country that has carved a very different niche for itself when compared to the great gods of capitalistic greed? Are Cubans themselves fearful of what will happen when El Padre dies and America knocks on her door with an invitation for McDonalds, and Coca Cola, and heroin?
I couldn't answer any of those questions - though they lurked in my thinking all the time I was there. All I have done is try to tell you the Cuba I met, in January 2014. It is a personal journey - but I hope I have treated the country and her people with respect. That, to me, is more important than anything else.
But, I hear you ask, where are the adventures? Well, there were some hiccups along the way, and a few people I'd rather cross the road than meet again. And others who made me so welcome I felt like family. Read it and see for yourself!!
The Amazon UK link is here, and US link is here. For those who give Amazon the cold shoulder, you can find it on Smashwords here.
It's hovering on my Kindle too, Jo. I'll be reading it very soon! I'm so looking forward to it. I thought I'd be able to start this weekend, but I realised I had to do some studying instead, so it's up next!
ReplyDeleteOoh and I forgot to say…CONGRATULATIONS!!!
DeleteThank you, Val - and I do understand that studying comes first!!
DeleteCongratulations on the new book Jo! May your Vultures soar.....
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bridget. They seem to be flying at the moment!
DeleteMany congratulations!!! I sit in awe...as the worst traveller in the galaxy! Looking forward to your visit to The Pink Sofa this sat...it is inspired!
ReplyDeleteThe Pink Sofa - oh heck, I'm polishing my best behaviour.
DeleteCongratulations! It has landed on my phone and is waiting impatiently to be read. It's third in the queue, but the other two are large, house-bound paperbacks, so next time I'm out with spare time....
ReplyDeleteSo glad you, too, have a lengthy to-be-read pile!
DeleteI've put up a review on wee Voices site today and it'll go onto EE site on 1st (tomorrow) and when I get a minute will cut it down for Amazon. I'll send you an FB link to the review! Very much enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteAnd a wonderful review it is too! Many thanks, Cally.
DeleteSounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteWell, I hope it is!!
DeleteHi Jo! This is another book I must read. We're hoping to get to Cuba as one of our next trips. Any hints before I read your book?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I'm reading about 10 books ATM so haven't finished your Over the Hill adventures, but I will and I will review it for you if you'd like me to.
No hints really, except just to go without preconceptions if you can. I'll email you about a review copy - that's really kind of you.
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