Manuel Manny Gutirrez, born in Havana, Cuba, 1947, emigrated to the U.S., 1961. Degreed as an Ocean Engineer and state-licensed as a Land Surveyor, he wrote often for family and friends, especially...view moreManuel Manny Gutirrez, born in Havana, Cuba, 1947, emigrated to the U.S., 1961. Degreed as an Ocean Engineer and state-licensed as a Land Surveyor, he wrote often for family and friends, especially heartfelt requiems, poetry, short stories and serious essays. This is his first book. An anthology of short stories of dissimilar genres is in the making.view less