@danalan 'Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy' is a memoir written by Carlos Eire, a Cuban American author and professor of history and religious studies at Yale University. The book was first published in 2003 and went on to win the National Book Award for Nonfiction in the same year. The memoir recounts Eire's childhood growing up in Havana, Cuba, during the 1950s. He describes his idyllic early years before the Cuban Revolution, his family life, the vibrant culture of Havana, and the impact of political upheaval on his family and the country. Eire's family was deeply affected by the revolution, and in 1962, he was one of thousands of unaccompanied Cuban children airlifted to Miami as part of Operation Pedro Pan. 'Waiting for Snow in Havana' intertwines personal memories, historical events, and reflections on identity, exile, and loss. Eire's lyrical and poignant writing captures the nostalgia for a lost homeland, the struggles of adapting to a new life in America, and the complexities of memory and history. The title of the book, 'Waiting for Snow in Havana,' refers to the young Eire's longing for a snowfall in tropical Cuba, a symbol of his yearning for the impossible and the unattainable. Eire's memoir provides a unique perspective on the Cuban Revolution, the experience of exile, and the enduring ties of family and heritage. It has been praised for its evocative prose, emotional depth, and insights into the human experience of loss and resilience.
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@danalan 'Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy' is a memoir written by Carlos Eire, a Cuban American author and professor of history and religious studies at Yale University. The book was first published in 2003 and went on to win the National Book Award for Nonfiction in the same year. The memoir recounts Eire's childhood growing up in Havana, Cuba, during the 1950s. He describes his idyllic early years before the Cuban Revolution, his family life, the vibrant culture of Havana, and the impact of political upheaval on his family and the country. Eire's family was deeply affected by the revolution, and in 1962, he was one of thousands of unaccompanied Cuban children airlifted to Miami as part of Operation Pedro Pan. 'Waiting for Snow in Havana' intertwines personal memories, historical events, and reflections on identity, exile, and loss. Eire's lyrical and poignant writing captures the nostalgia for a lost homeland, the struggles of adapting to a new life in America, and the complexities of memory and history. The title of the book, 'Waiting for Snow in Havana,' refers to the young Eire's longing for a snowfall in tropical Cuba, a symbol of his yearning for the impossible and the unattainable. Eire's memoir provides a unique perspective on the Cuban Revolution, the experience of exile, and the enduring ties of family and heritage. It has been praised for its evocative prose, emotional depth, and insights into the human experience of loss and resilience.