The Land of Miracles
The Land of Miracles by Stephen Smith, published by Abacus in 1998, offers a unique exploration of Cuba, a destination increasingly popular among British holidaymakers. This 292-page account captures the complexities of life on the island, highlighting both its allure as a Caribbean paradise and the underlying challenges of economic instability. Smith’s journey unfolds as he seeks to understand the essence of Cuba, intertwining his experiences with a quest to meet Fidel Castro.
Readers will find a highly personalized narrative that includes Smith’s adventures in an old American automobile, his initiation into a voodoo-like cult, and encounters with Cuban exiles. The book delves into the coexistence of communism and voodoo in Cuban society, providing insights into the lasting impact of Castro’s leadership. Through a blend of humor and keen observation, Smith paints a vivid picture of a nation rich in contradictions and cultural depth.
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For a growing number of British holidaymakers, Cuba is a Caribbean paradise, but it is also a land of cutbacks and economic instability. Stephen Smith comes to live on the island, and his search for the real Cuba inevitably becomes a search for Fidel Castro too. Before meeting his quarry, Smith travels extensively through the ‘land of miracles’ in an old American automobile. His highly-personalised account features a bloody initiation into a voodoo-like cult, dining on giant rat, and checking into the Love Hotel. And he goes on manoeuvres in the Everglades with armed, but not especially competent, Cuban exiles dreaming of a second Bay of Pigs. With disarming wit and considerable insight, Stephen Smith investigates a country where communism and voodoo coexist, and where the influence of its leader of forty years continues to throw a long shadow.
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