{"product_id":"the-optimistic-cuban-paperback","title":"The Optimistic Cuban - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJosé Sotolongo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a city torn by revolution, his heart is caught between love, loyalty, and the price of freedom.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In 1959 Havana, middle-class student activist Fernando fights against the corrupt, U.S.-backed Batista regime. Initially elated by the success of Castro's Communist Revolution, Fernando's excitement soon fades as he grapples with the harsh realities of the new government's oppression. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Meanwhile, his beloved Julia and best friend Gustavo, who come from impoverished Black families, are hopeful that the Revolution will bring long-awaited social change. This difference in political beliefs creates friction, but Fernando's feelings for Julia remain strong. When faced with challenges to his personal life and values, Fernando must navigate a world of divided loyalties, harsh political realities, and deep social divides. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As tensions mount, Fernando finds himself at a crossroads, torn between his homeland and a future elsewhere. Ultimately, he faces a choice that will test his beliefs, his loyalties, and the depth of his love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJosé Sotolongo was born in Cuba. His work has been featured in various literary journals, including \u003ci\u003eAtticus Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBorder Crossings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Southampton Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThird Coast\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMiracle Monocle\u003c\/i\u003e. His fiction has been nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize and \u003ci\u003eBest of the Net\u003c\/i\u003e. A second novel, \u003ci\u003eKnowing Grace\u003c\/i\u003e, is set for release in 2025 by Evolved Press. He lives with his husband in the Catskills of New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 8.95 x 6.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47391821594873,"sku":"9781592116065","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/bR5ou3l0cf9781592116065.webp?v=1770232014","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-optimistic-cuban-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}