Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba

In this engaging historical narrative, NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten explores the story of the Bacardi family and their renowned rum business, set against Cuba’s turbulent history over the past 150 years. Through five generations, the book details their personal struggles and adventures amid Cuba’s fight for freedom, evolving relationship with America, and political upheavals. This richly detailed account offers an insightful look into the intertwined history of a prominent family and a nation’s complex journey.