The other side of paradise [DAISY talking book] : life in the new Cuba

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Title:

Author:

Cooke, Julia, author.

Added Author:

Dukin, Kerry, narrator.

Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2014.

Physical Description:

1 computer optical disc (8 hours, 55 minutes) : sound, 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

Stories of regular Cuban people encountered by journalist Julia Cook over a period of five years of exploring Havana. These vignettes capture the daily life and future prospects of twenty-first century Cuba. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2014.

General Note:

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: Kerry Dukin.

Contents:

Storm (Lucía) -- Under the table (Carlos) -- Just hair (Liván) -- Amigos (Sandra) -- Like the stars (Isnael) -- Tarzans and the circus clowns (Adrián and Adela) -- Special periods (Carlos and Elaine) -- The revolution will not be televised (Ensemble ) -- Leavers (Lucía) -- Next year in Havanna -- Epilogue (August 2013).

Technical Details:

Plays on DAISY talking book players and software only; DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression rate 32.

Accessibility Note:

DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps

Personal Subject:

Castro, Fidel, 1926-2016-Influence.

Subject Term:

Social change -- Cuba -- Havana -- History -- 21st century.

Young adults -- Cuba -- Havana -- Biography.

Geographic Term:

Cuba -- History -- 1990- -- Biography.

Cuba -- Politics and government -- 1990-