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Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom residing in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, the majority of her relatives have emigrated to america, her Tío Toni has disappeared with no trace, and the government’s secret police terrorize her remaining family due to their suspected opposition of el Trujillo’s dictatorship.Using the power and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once believed behind.From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s find it difficult to be free.From the Hardcover version.