Killing My Cuba

by L. Meier, L. Meier

Out of Cuba’s FIERY FIFTIES comes the truth-based story of a doctor and his family first enduring Batista’s brutality, then Castro’s tyranny. Unforgettable characters woven in drama, suspense, mystery, and comedy rise from the fabric of the novel and make it a page turner. Readers will laugh, cry, sigh, and shake their fists before closing the covers.

358 pages, Paperback

Published July 17, 2020

Reviews

[Ted Alling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Cuban culture and hearing the frightening stories about Castro. This book should be read by all Americans and we need to kiss the ground we live on. Wichi was such an incredible character. I loved seeing Cuba through his brave eyes. Ironically, one of my all-time hero’s is Milton Hershey and loved learning about his impact on Cuba. Fun story.

[Lana · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a selection of my bookclub and initially I wasn't crazy about reading it. The style of writing was simple yet confusing at times and in the beginning keeping the characters straight was very difficult. The further I got in the book the more interested I became, mainly because the authors did a good job of describing Cuban life under the Castro regime.

[Nancy C]

"Killing My Cuba" by L & L Meier was a compelling read. One that carries you to a close by land of corruption and at the same time beauty. A clearly written book that paints a picture of how peoples can be fooled into Socialism - Communism thinking. Americans take note. Our freedoms could go away if we are not vigilant. Altogether, a good read that I recommend to everyone.

[sila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although the writing style is mediocre, the story is compelling and, the message clear: Communist Regimens quickly strip people of their freedom and dignity. The author did an excellent job of researching and fact-checking details; she clearly points out how a country can be deceived by false promises.

[Ronnie Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book introduced me to historical fiction. Cuba and its people came to life. The character development made me care deeply about the hardships they endured. The photographs reminded me these were real people. They had a front row seat to the “killing” their country.

[Lillian Warden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reality of Communism

Well this is story is just one more confirmation of the horrors my family endured at the hands of a communist regime. It saddens me to think of lives lost, careers ruined, and life changing forever from the Cuba of once upon a time. My hope is that through books such as this America will not succumb to pipe dreams of equality for everyone and adhere to the American dream that is available for anyone through hard work, and to see the gift of a capitalist society.

[John A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovable characters, amateurish writing

Descriptions in this book are written in a very awkward way that makes it sometimes hard to follow action or understand which character is the subject of the description. This is really more of a love letter to the author’s family than a novel. The family in the story is lovable, though, which makes it readable nonetheless.

[Ana D. Guevara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for Cubans

This is an accurate, although fictional, recount of events before the Castro revolution and after he took possession of the government. It describes incidents that happened to many of our compatriots. This book will make you laugh out loud, cry and cheer! Not for Castro’s regime though.