Before We Were Free May 2026

It highlights the specific impact of political terror on children and families.

Anita de la Torre, a young girl finding her voice. Before We Were Free

Julia Alvarez's historical novel follows 12-year-old Anita de la Torre as she lives through the terrifying final days of Rafael Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. 📌 Quick Overview Setting: Dominican Republic, 1960–1961. It highlights the specific impact of political terror

The assassination of dictator Rafael Trujillo. 🔑 Key Themes Before We Were Free

It provides a accessible, humanized look at living under a brutal dictatorship.