Free: Before We Were

Family members risk and lose their lives for liberty.

It serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly freedom can be lost and how hard it is to win back. Before We Were Free

Julia Alvarez's historical novel follows 12-year-old Anita de la Torre as she lives through the terrifying final days of Rafael Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. 📌 Quick Overview Setting: Dominican Republic, 1960–1961. Family members risk and lose their lives for liberty

The transition from childhood innocence to political awakening. Before We Were Free