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Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez

Whether you've already read this book or it's your first encounter with Alvarez's work, Before We Were Free is a look into the quiet determination and necessary strength found within Anita de la Torres's life as she maneuvers a Dominican Republic led by dictator Rafael Trujillo.

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