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Can I read Before We Were Free on EtoBox?
Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Before We Were Free about?
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government's secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo's dictatorship. Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl's struggle to be free. From the Hardcover edition. Fiction
Who reads Before We Were Free?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Julia Alvarez
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780399555497
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Rating
- 3.84 / 5 (4,165 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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