The Cubans

Anthony DePalma's "The Cubans" offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes look at modern Cuba through the stories of diverse residents in Guanabacoa over the past twenty years. The book captures both the optimism and hardships faced by Cubans as they navigate the country’s shifting political and economic landscape, revealing a society marked by resilience, ingenuity, and complex loyalties. Amidst the backdrop of evolving U.S.-Cuba relations, these personal narratives shed light on a nation balancing tradition and change.