{"product_id":"crossing-north-tribulations-of-a-cuban-doctor-paperback","title":"Crossing North: Tribulations of a Cuban Doctor - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBetty Viamontes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2023 ILBA - Best Novel - Adventure or Drama - English, Bronze Medal \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA gripping novel inspired by a true story of courage, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of freedom.\u003cp\u003eJoel is a Cuban doctor working on an international medical mission-one that promises humanitarian service but hides a darker reality. His passport has been taken. His movements are monitored. Most of his salary is seized by the government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to reclaim his freedom, Joel makes the dangerous decision to escape with his wife, Leila. Their journey north becomes a test of endurance and faith as they cross jungles, rivers, mountains, and deserts on their way to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the deadly Darién Gap to the corruption-filled checkpoints of Central America and the harsh deserts of northern Mexico, Joel and Leila confront dangers at every turn. Hunger, illness, betrayal, and violence threaten to stop them before they reach their destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet along the way, they encounter extraordinary acts of kindness from strangers who remind them that hope can survive even in the darkest moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by real events, this powerful novel reveals the hidden reality behind Cuba's international medical missions and the sacrifices many doctors make in their search for freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor readers who enjoy powerful human stories about migration, resilience, and the courage to pursue a better life, this unforgettable journey will stay with you long after the final page.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e_____________\u003cbr\u003e\"Despite the horrors, \u003ci\u003e Crossing North\u003c\/i\u003e is ultimately a tale of love and family. Its characters are strikingly familiar. They are parents and children like our own, clinging to each other while their world falls apart. Their lives, struggles, and deaths are a lesson and a caution for the modern world.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAllen A. Witt PhD, Lead Author of \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Community College: The First Century\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eBetty Viamontes was born in Havana, Cuba. At age fifteen, Betty and her family crossed the Florida Straits in an overcrowded shrimp boat on a stormy night when many families perished. This trip would reunite the family with Betty's father in the United States after almost twelve years of separation. Upon her mother's death and Betty's completion of graduate studies at the University of South Florida, Betty has dedicated her life to capturing the stories of people without a voice. Her stories have traveled the world, from the award-winning novels \u003ci\u003eWaiting on Zapote Street\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBrothers: A Pedro Pan Story\u003c\/i\u003e to the No. 1 new releases \u003ci\u003eThe Girl from White Cree\u003c\/i\u003ek and \u003ci\u003eA Girl Named Polina. \u003c\/i\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 13, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53035492245728,"sku":"9781955848169","price":18.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/RLFzoflhMf9781955848169.webp?v=1781506430","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/crossing-north-tribulations-of-a-cuban-doctor-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}