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"Randall Robinson is the greatest Pro-Africa Freedom Fighter of his generation in America, his powerful poignant story of personal and political struggle is one of vision, courage, and sacrifice." -- Cornel West
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Bestselling author and bold social commentator Randall Robinson explores the singularly curious and ultimately tragic history of Haiti.On February 29, 2004, the democratically elected president of Haiti was forced to leave the country as marauding bands of rebels - resplendent in their American military issue and brandishing new M16 and CAR-15 machine guns - descended on the capital of Port-au-Prince. Jean-Bertrand Aristide repeatedly sought aid from President Bush but, as Colin Powell put it, the United States had "frankly, no enthusiasm: for doing anything about what was transpiring in Haiti."Randall Robinson - one of America's foremost African American voices - explores the singularly curious and inimitable tragic history of this island nation. Haiti begins with the present anarchic disrepair of modern Haiti and looks back to see how this grew from such a heroic struggle for emancipation. In the late 1700s, an army of Haitian slaves overwhelmed the French forces of Napoleon Bonaparte, Spain, and England to win their freedom and wrench from France the crown jewel of their colonial empire. The loss of this foothold virtually ended France's ambition in the Americas and enabled the fledgling United States to make the Louisiana Purchase. From one revolution to another, Haiti has changed the fate of empires yet has not been able to live up to the promise of its birth.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you have ever wondered why, following 204 years of independence, Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere and perpetually on its knees, why there are 8000 UN troops in the country, why more than half the population exists on less than one U.S. dollar a day then you must read this book.
Randall Robinson eloquently traces the discovery of Haiti through to the slave revolt which led to its Independence.
A greater part of the book is devoted to the background and subsequent kidnapping in 2004 of its President.
The US government and media reports would have people believe that a twice democratically elected President would voluntarily choose to go into exile.
This book encourages you to think critically about the news and international events presented by the media. It is a truly an educating and fascinating read.
Randall Robinson eloquently traces the discovery of Haiti through to the slave revolt which led to its Independence.
A greater part of the book is devoted to the background and subsequent kidnapping in 2004 of its President.
The US government and media reports would have people believe that a twice democratically elected President would voluntarily choose to go into exile.
This book encourages you to think critically about the news and international events presented by the media. It is a truly an educating and fascinating read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Randall Robinson enables the reader to truly understand the platform of dependency enforced on a people, the history of this nation and the international bullying of this sovereign state. It documents with great openness; with a refreshing disregard for political correctness; how the international community have bullied this nation for over 200 years. Shamefully, it exposes the American neoliberal policies for what they really are, and enables the reader to make her/his own decision on the real objectives of these policies and what the future development platform for Haiti should be.
Well written account!!!
Well written account!!!
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35 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Haiti: Behind the Headlines
2 Aug 2007
Format:Hardcover
This slim volumn is full of history that usually exists only between the lines in the mainstream press. It is written in a style that is casual and more like oratory or a musical piece that constanly returns to the main themes as the facts unfold rather than a 1000 page history textbook. A story not understood by most in the US, and a must for those wishing to fill in some of the blanks in their knowledge of US foreign policy. The questions raised are disturbing.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Our Book Club Enjoyed It
28 Oct 2007
Format:Hardcover
Consensus among our book club members was favorable toward Mr. Robinson's latest book. As most of us had never focused on Haiti and knew little about the country's history, An Unbroken Agony was great in that it provided a basic history which highlighted main players and key events. It also gave us an insightful, perhaps biased, account of Aristide's alleged ouster. Since reading the book, I personally am more enlightened about (1) Haitian history and its geography; (2) French, Spanish, and U.S. history; (3) the greatness of Toussaint L'Ouverture whose deeds should be more well-known and documented in history books; (4) the smelly politics and foreign policies of the U.S.; and (5) Aristide's struggle to improve the plight of his nation's people, primarily the lower class and disadvantaged. On the negative side, I wish Mr. Robinson had offered more detail on why the U.S. went to great lengths to rid Haiti of Aristide, i.e., more precise information naming specific corporations and other entities now benefiting from Aristide's absence. Also, I was left wondering why Aristide has not been more vocal in his exile. Why has he not written a book to tell us how and why he was forced to leave his country? Why is he not pleading his own case? Finally, everyone in the book club to a person was motivated/inspired to seek out more information on Haiti, which is a good thing.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Ugly truths about the United States
26 Dec 2007
Format:Hardcover
Randall Robinson again displays his towering intellect, clear-eyed vision, and grasp of history, economics and power relationships. The ugly truths regarding the unrelenting American (and French) hostility toward Haiti are truths that the overwhelming majority of Americans cannot handle, and who therefore resort to willful ignorance. This book is a fascinating review of the kind of U.S. history that is not taught in the schools, nor covered by the media.
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