Haydee Speaks of Moncada: The Spark That Lit the Cuban Revolution

by Haydée Santamaría

100 pages, Paperback

Published July 9, 2024

About the author

Haydée Santamaría Cuadrado was a revolutionary and politician, regarded as a heroine in post-revolutionary Cuba. She participated in the assault on Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on July 26, 1953, an action for which she was imprisoned along with Melba Hernández. She was a founding member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and one of the first women to join the PCC. She maintained a high position in its leadership throughout her life.

Reviews

[Dante · Rating 3 out of 5]

Neat interview, cool format. Interesting first-hand account of Moncada, clarification of the development of the rebels' views from scattered towards marxism. Shoutout Casa de las Americas

[Yellow Baert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great formatting and wonderful perspective on an enlightening and pivotal moment in the Cuban national consciousness awakening

[Petra Magallon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haydee Santamaria’s collaborative form of communication is transcribed excellently in this.