Made in Haiti
Made in Haiti by Kimberly Soesbee is a work of fiction published by Touch Publishing Services on July 28, 2019. This 244-page novel explores the aspirations of a young boy from Haiti, Samfeyo Bernard, whose dream of a baseball career leads him to the Dominican Republic. As he navigates the challenges of his unstable home environment, the story delves into themes of survival and hope amidst adversity.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines the world of sports with the historical context of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The book presents Sam’s journey as he seeks refuge and opportunity through acceptance into a Dominican Baseball Academy, highlighting the significance of baseball in shaping the lives of young boys in the region. Through Sam’s experiences, the novel addresses broader issues related to family, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams in the face of hardship.
Official synopsis Publisher
A career in baseball is the shooting star dream of every boy in the Dominican Republic. Acceptance into a Dominican Baseball Academy is the first step in seeing that dream come to life. For a young boy in Haiti, the Dominican also offers a place of refuge from a whirlwind of events that have left him broken. Samfeyo Bernard and his father depend on the Rawlings Baseball Factory for survival. When the factories in Haiti start shutting down and the unstable political landscape puts Sam’s very life in danger, Sam makes the tough decision to leave his home country to chase his dream of becoming a real baseball player.
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