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Enduring Cuba (Lonely Planet Journeys) (Paperback)
by Zoe Bran (Author)
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Intrigued by Cuba, Zoe Bran visits this country of contradictions and interweaving history and current events, personal and wider viewpoints, she paints a revealing picture of contemporary Cuba.

 
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An hard look at a little known country, 21 Sep 2002
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This is a really fascinating read. It was good to pick up a book that wasn't all salsa and rum. Cuba is one of the world's last dictatorships and Bran doesn't hesitate to get involved with the lives of ordinary Cuban's, questioning, digging and finally stripping away the layers of courtesy and smiles to reveal the private hell that many Cuban's live in today as a result of Castro's political ideology and US spite. There's blood and magic too, as the reader is taken through a private Santeria ceremony in the remote south east of the island. Bran's grasp of history is excellent; there's Mafia, Hemingway and conquistador's - this is a great way to get a grip on what came before Castro and Che Guevara. You feel you're seeing with Bran as she travels from one end of the island to the other meeting taxi drivers, nurses, artists, writers and ex pats. But this is not just a travel book, thought and skill have gone into the actual writing which is often quite beautiful and raises Enduring Cuba above the ordinary run of travel books. Highly recommended.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Well written and very interesting but not wholly accurate, 4 Aug 2004
I read this book within a month of returning from a trip to Cuba (also as a solo female) and found that many of my experiences matched those of the author with one major difference, she chose to fear them rather than embrace them. She appears to have a negative mindset from the outset, which colours her view of things and,I fear, may unfairly influence those who haven't visited themselves.

By all means read the book for a good insight into Cuba but bear in mind its missing much of the positive experiences that can be gained from a visit to the country. It largely ignores two major factors, most importantly, the joy d'vivre of the Cubans despite, or maybe because of, their economic hardships; and secondly, the life enhancing experinece that can be found in embracing the country's lack of commercialism and focus on simple pleasures in life such as music, landscape and human interaction.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Enduring this book, 24 Nov 2004
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I visited Cuba before I read this. I was backpacking with a friend from Peru so I feel I have a certain knowledge of the country. I did not like this book. First of all I found it quite boring and it was a struggle at times to keep going. It improved towards the end and does provide some food for thought but overall the whole book is told in such a dull, dreary, depressing manner. Also I found the author a bit arrogant and aloof at times. Cuba is a unique country in the world and has many very good things going for it (especially comparing it to other Latin American countries) and very bad things e.g. the day-today struggle of the people but it is a fascinating place nonetheless. There is just no excuse for the book to be boring. It was as if her writing style had to mirror her perceived struggle of the people. Not a travel book, not a good analysis of the political situation - didn't achieve at any level. Some food for thought and that's it. I could do better myself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More than just food for thought
I read this book while working in Key West - an island which generates a lot of currency from its proximity to Cuba. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jeremy Fenn-Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars tedious in parts
I sympathise with the reviewer who wrote 'enduring this book'! Yes it was a bit dry and serious. But it also had some really interesting observations, and I think it's worth... Read more
Published on 3 April 2005 by cuba fan

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read!
I found this book really interesting. Having been to Cuba I felt this book conveyed a side of life that I was unable to see or join in with as a tourist, but that I got glimpses... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Introducing a little known country
I expected a more pleasant book than this, I thought it would be 'light reading'. This book is about a country though, not an all-inclusive holiday destination. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2002

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