- Paperback: 193 pages
- Publisher: University of Texas Press (1 Jun 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0292712030
- ISBN-13: 978-0292712034
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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"This autobiography of a young man who escaped the most foreboding of circumstances and raised himself up by his own bootstraps will appeal to a wide range of readers... His courage in dealing with and overcoming a wretched existence in Haiti and the dehumanizing effects of racism in the United States will stimulate much reflection on the nature of these two societies." Alex Dupuy, author of Haiti in the World Economy and Haiti in the New World Order
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African slaves in Haiti emancipated themselves from French rule in 1804 and created the first independent black republic in the Western Hemisphere. But they reinstituted slavery for the most vulnerable members of Haitian societyothe children of the pooroby using them as unpaid servants to the wealthy. These children wereoand still areorestavecs, a French term whose literal meaning of "staying with" disguises the unremitting labour, abuse, and denial of education that characterizes the children's lives. In this memoir, Jean-Robert Cadet recounts the harrowing story of his youth as a restavec, as well as his inspiring climb to middle-class American life. He vividly describes what it was like to be an unwanted illegitimate child "staying with" a well-to-do family whose physical and emotional abuse was sanctioned by Haitian society. He also details his subsequent life in the United States, where, despite American racism, he put himself through college and found success in the Army, in business, and finally in teaching. Today, Jean-Robert Cadet holds a Master's Degree in French literature and works to help aid other restavec children.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Mr. Cadet has certainly learned the art of captivating one's mind with his tell tale. Tragic as it may be there is a very important lesson to be learned. It's a story of true grit, perseverance and determination. A book that proves time and time again you can rise above and beyond what is put before you Kudos for a job well done. I look forward to more books by this author and hope that his mission to rid Haiti of 'Restavecs' is accomplished.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jean-Robert Cadet has written a captivating, soul-wrenching,mind-boggling autobiography. I was unable to put down till I had read it in one sitting! When the pages of RESTAVEC began to unfold ,I realized that this author has the potential to follow in the footsteps of Pearl Buck and Vladimir Nabokov.Hats off to Mr. Cadet.
Format:Kindle Edition
The moment I started to read the first words, I could not put this book down.
Every page has left me breathless, with compassion , disbelief and feeling of humanity.
The author is an amazing writer and every word holds his passion, emotion and pain.
Best book of the century
I want to be part of his quest to put a stop to child slavery and abuse in Haiti.
Every page has left me breathless, with compassion , disbelief and feeling of humanity.
The author is an amazing writer and every word holds his passion, emotion and pain.
Best book of the century
I want to be part of his quest to put a stop to child slavery and abuse in Haiti.
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