Cristina García, Dreaming In Cuban Quotes

I resent the hell out of the politicians and generals who force events on us that structure our lives, that dictate the memories we'll have when we're old.

The war that killed my grandfather and great-uncles and thousands of other blacks is only a footnote in our history books.

For me, the sea was a great comfort, Pilar. But it made my children restless. It exists now so we can call and wave from opposite shores.

Papi, I don't know what to do anymore." Lourdes begins to cry. "No matter what I do, Pilar hates me.""Pilar doesn't hate you, hija. She just hasn't learned to love you yet.

Frustrated, El Líder went home, rested his pitching arm, and started a revolution in the mountains.