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Boxeando por Cuba: La Historia de un Immigrante (Spanish Edition)
Guillermo Vicente Vidal
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Description for Boxeando por Cuba: La Historia de un Immigrante (Spanish Edition)
Paperback.
In 1961, fearing the communist rule of Fidel Castro, Guillermo Vicente Vidal's family sent him to America through Operation Peter Pan. He arrived in Colorado and was sent to an orphanage with his brothers, and his family reunited four years later. Fifty years later, he served as Denver's mayor. This is his story of overcoming incredible odds.
In 1961, fearing the communist rule of Fidel Castro, Guillermo Vicente Vidal's family sent him to America through Operation Peter Pan. He arrived in Colorado and was sent to an orphanage with his brothers, and his family reunited four years later. Fifty years later, he served as Denver's mayor. This is his story of overcoming incredible odds.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
FULCRUM
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781555919160
SKU
V9781555919160
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About Guillermo Vicente Vidal
Nativo de Camaguey, Cuba, Guillermo Vicente Vidal fue criado en Colorado. Despues de graduarse de la Universidad de Colorado, obtuvo varios puestos gubernamentales y sirvio como Vice-Alcalde de Denver y Director de Funciones Publicas antes de convertirse en Alcalde de Denver. Hoy, Vidal es Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de la Camara de Comercio Hispana de Metro Denver, y ... Read more
Reviews for Boxeando por Cuba: La Historia de un Immigrante (Spanish Edition)
"I really enjoyed it."
President Bill Clinton "The book is lovely, beautifully written and so evocative of a time and place."
Anna Quindlen "Growing up in a wealthy, privileged family in Havana in the 1950s, Guillermo seemed to lead an idyllic life, but, in fact, he and his brothers lay awake for hours as their parents raged at each other ... Read more
President Bill Clinton "The book is lovely, beautifully written and so evocative of a time and place."
Anna Quindlen "Growing up in a wealthy, privileged family in Havana in the 1950s, Guillermo seemed to lead an idyllic life, but, in fact, he and his brothers lay awake for hours as their parents raged at each other ... Read more