Pirates in The Carribean: (The High Risks to Secure Freedom)

By Paul Nunez

Pirates of the Caribbean tells the narrative of Reinaldo, a Cuban teenager who grew up listening to rock and roll and R&B on American radio stations. Reinaldo, seventeen, got caught up in the Cuban Revolution of 1959, which quickly turned socialist; and all expectations of keeping up with the latest American songs and trends vanished.

As a result, Cuba's new leadership pledged a fervent relationship with the Soviet Union, and Reinaldo's most prized privileges began to plummet before his very eyes.

Socialist propaganda flooded radio and television, as well as a curriculum that was filled with support for the state, support for economic structures, advocacy for the revolution, and patria o muerte (country or death).

For those who did not sympathize with the new anticapitalist system and admired the American experiment, leaving Cuba was the only exit door.

The exit, in this story, becomes a Caribbean Sea adventure of brave buccaneering piracy and danger zones, with Cuba's south coast serving as the setting for a clever plot to flee to the United States.

There were a series of challenges, including clashes with Fidel Castro's supporters, a boat running aground, a catastrophic storm, a broken hull, and no food or water. For the twenty-three freedom seekers who participated in the trek, whatever sacrifice was required of them to gain freedom was worth it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Feb 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9798885402347

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Pirates in The Carribean

(The High Risks to Secure Freedom)

Paul Nunez

ISBN 979-8-88540-233-0 (paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88685-075-8 (hardcover)

ISBN 979-8-88540-234-7 (digital)

Copyright © 2023 by Paul Nunez

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Cuban Revolution

So Why a Revolution?

A Fading Culture

The Exodus

Support for the Revolution

Fading Support

Hope to Make Cuba a Republic Again

A Ship from America

A Plausible Escape Strategy Emerges

Top Secret

Strict Discipline

The Alternatives

Plot in Action

The Perfect Storm

Liberty at Last

Making a Home in America

About the Author

To my daughter Bianca who gave me the aspiration and courage to write my story in order to leave something behind that could inspire her and other readers to always find the unique path to freedom and have the courage to act, speak, and think without restraint or fear.

Introduction

In the twenty-first century, people continue to love American culture in numerous nations throughout the world as in the past. It might be due to its advanced science, technology, music, movies, sports, or other forms of media. For example, American culture and its liberties appear to attract teens and young adults more than any other age group or country. This is notably true in Western Europe and adjacent nations of the United States.

This remarkable autobiography of Reinaldo who became a pirate in the Caribbean is about fleeing oppression and seeking freedom. The narrative, set in 1960, is similar to many others. It's about a teenage boy who wanted to be someone for himself, liked Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Platters, and most other rock musicians in the '50s. He wanted to have the freedom like any other Cuban or young person to eat and dress, do and go where he wanted, enjoy rock and roll music and American movies, and embrace American culture and possibly live like one. The difference is that for Reinaldo, everything comes to a halt all at once.

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