Everyone Leaves

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Cuba, Wendy Guerra’s classic novel is written as the diary of a young girl named Nieve, who navigates a tumultuous family life and the social upheaval of her country. Through her honest and intimate entries, she documents her experiences of separation, societal expectations, and the loss of personal freedom in a time of political unrest. The story offers a poignant, lyrical look at life in revolutionary Cuba, reflecting the author's own childhood amid the nation's upheavals.