Oct 4, 2016 10 min

Mortifications: A Novel Audiobook by Derek Palacio

from Turn Every Free Moment Into an Opportunity for Storytelling and Inspiration Hosted by Derek Palacio

https://libranovo.com/free father, husband, political insurgent—refuses to leave behind the revolutionary ideals and lush tomato farms of his sun-soaked homeland. His wife Soledad takes young Isabel and Ulises hostage and flees with them to America, leaving behind Uxbal for the promise of a better life.

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https://libranovo.com/free Listen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! Title: Mortifications: A Novel Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, General Author: Derek Palacio Narrator: William DeMeritt Release date: 10-04-2016 Length: 9:32:00 Language: English Publisher: Random House (Audio) Description: Derek Palacio’s stunning, mythic novel marks the arrival of a fresh voice and a new chapter in the history of 21st century Cuban-American literature. In 1980, a rural Cuban family is torn apart during the Mariel Boatlift. Uxbal Encarnación—father, husband, political insurgent—refuses to leave behind the revolutionary ideals and lush tomato farms of his sun-soaked homeland. His wife Soledad takes young Isabel and Ulises hostage and flees with them to America, leaving behind Uxbal for the promise of a better life.

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