The Cuba Project: Castro, Kennedy, and the FBI's Tamale Squad

by Peter Pavia

A sexy, shoot-em-up telling of the CIA and FBI's attempts to take control of Castro's Cuba before and during the Kennedy administration, Pavia's colorful account reveals high-stakes bumbling and wishful thinking on the part of U.S. intelligence and diplomatic officials. The story features a bold cast of characters: Casino owners, washed up oddities like actor Errol Flynn, mob boss Santo Trafficante, and a covert band of ex-cons dubbed the "Doughnut Army" converge with countless agents trying to keep a lid on the tinderbox of revolutionary Cuba and Cuban Miami. The book is based on extensive interviews with the American Cold Warriors who lived and breathed "The Cuba Project."

256 pages, Hardcover

First published March 21, 2006

Reviews

[Jack Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very quick read. The author covers a number of very interesting events, but he does so quickly and without much depth. Interested readers may need to consult other sources for additional information on specific figures or events.

[M Casto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but entertaining overview of the U.S. government’s covert involvement in Latin America during the 60s

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was very superficial.