Raúl Castro and the New Cuba: A Close-Up View of Change (Paperback)

from bezoar44

This book may be of interest to readers eager to learn more about Cuba, but it is likely too unsophisticated for readers already familiar with Cuban politics, and the main author's particular obsessions are too idiosyncratic for readers who are looking for a quick, coherent introduction. This boo...

from IslandDave

The authors weave a personal narrative of experience, knowledge, and wisdom into the events surrounding the succession era in Cuba. At a time when Raul Castro has taken control, some signs of reform are underway. Throughout the book, the authors spend time in dialog about various issues, includin...

from jrgoetziii

The information in the book is interesting and I've never really looked too closely at Cuba, past, present, or future. But I also will add that the book didn't grab me, I found it a little boring. I rarely if ever comment negatively on a book. In this case I think it's justified.

from sherman1951

I have long been fascinated by U.S. foreign policy towards Cuba. For more than 50 years we've had a trade embargo against our neighbor and have classified them as a "terrorist" country - all for the primary benefit of a handful of exiles living in Florida. It is not a good, or even rational polic...

from Wabbit98

Cuba and the United States have had a strained relationship for a long time. Since Fidel Castro succeeded in a Revolution on Cuba driving the exiles to the United States; there has been an embargo, that has not worked, on Cuba to drive Castro out of power. This is a relic of the Cold War, and sho...