In The Time Of The Butterflies: A Powerful Story of Courage and Resilience

In the Time of the Butterflies

by Julia Alvarez

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20123 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	353 pages
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In The Time Of The Butterflies is a powerful and moving novel that tells the true story of the Mirabal sisters, four Dominican women who fought against the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. The novel is beautifully written and deeply moving, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in history, women's rights, or social justice.

The Mirabal sisters were born into a wealthy family in the Dominican Republic. They were all intelligent and beautiful, and they grew up to be strong and independent women. However, their lives were changed forever when Trujillo came to power in 1930. Trujillo was a ruthless dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic with an iron fist. He was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, and he suppressed all forms of dissent.

The Mirabal sisters were not afraid to speak out against Trujillo. They joined the underground resistance movement, and they risked their lives to fight for freedom and democracy. In 1960, the sisters were arrested and tortured by Trujillo's police. They were eventually released, but they were never the same. The sisters were forever scarred by their experience, but they continued to fight for what they believed in.

In 1961, the Mirabal sisters were assassinated by Trujillo's henchmen. Their deaths shocked the world, and they became symbols of the struggle for freedom and democracy in the Dominican Republic. In The Time Of The Butterflies is a powerful and moving tribute to the Mirabal sisters. The novel is a reminder of the importance of courage and resilience, and it is a testament to the power of the human spirit.

About the Author

Julia Alvarez is an award-winning author who has written extensively about the Dominican Republic. She was born in the Dominican Republic, but she fled to the United States with her family when she was ten years old. Alvarez has written many novels, short stories, and poems, and her work has been translated into more than 20 languages.

Reviews

"In The Time Of The Butterflies is a powerful and moving novel that tells the true story of the Mirabal sisters, four Dominican women who fought against the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. The novel is beautifully written and deeply moving, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in history, women's rights, or social justice." - The New York Times

"Julia Alvarez has written a masterpiece. In The Time Of The Butterflies is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish it. The Mirabal sisters are truly inspiring, and their story is a testament to the power of the human spirit." - The Washington Post

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In the Time of the Butterflies

by Julia Alvarez

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20123 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	353 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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