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Family members risk and lose their lives for liberty. Before We Were Free

Anita discovers the terrifying realities of the world around her. 💡 Family members risk and lose their lives for liberty

The transition from childhood innocence to political awakening. Before We Were Free

The assassination of dictator Rafael Trujillo. 🔑 Key Themes

Julia Alvarez's historical novel follows 12-year-old Anita de la Torre as she lives through the terrifying final days of Rafael Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. 📌 Quick Overview Setting: Dominican Republic, 1960–1961.