DCL Book Chat

Douglas County Libraries

Boxing for Cuba by Guillermo Vincente Vidal

boxingThis poignant memoir of Guillermo Vincente Vidal tells of his early days in Cuba during Fidel Castro’s rise to power, his arrival in Colorado as part of Operation Peter Pan and the discrimination, poverty and uncertainty he faced. “Bill” Vidal grew up to be a respected public servant who has given back to the community in many ways, now as Deputy Mayor and Manager of Public Works in Denver.

Donna C.

July 29, 2009 Posted by | Biography, Non Fiction | | Leave a Comment

   

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.