An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the West Indian country that is the oldest black republic in the world.
Writing in the notebook which her teacher gave her, thirteen-year-old Celiane describes life with her mother and brother in Haiti as well as her experiences in Brooklyn after the family finally immigrates there to be reunited with her father.
After having been sent, at a very young age, from New York to live with her grandmother in Haiti, fourteen-year-old Mardi returns to join her parents and try to shape a new life in Brooklyn.
In the hospital after being beaten by Macoutes, 17-year-old Djo tells the story of his impoverished life to a young woman who, like him, has been working with the social reformer Father Aristide to fight the repression in Haiti.
Maps, photographs, sidebars, Internet resources, and more offer an introduction to Haiti, providing information on the country's geography, people, history, government, economy, culture, spiritual life, wildlife, and other related topics.
Chronicles the events surrounding the coup in Haiti, focusing on the United States government's involvement in the coup and discussing how it has impacted the country of Haiti and the American government.
