{"product_id":"9781894331128","title":"The Cuban Chronicles: A True Tale of Rascals, Rogues, and Romance","description":"In the infancy of Cuba's tourism, Wanda St.Hilaire takes a trip to the tiny island. In spite of her love of all things Latin, she puts herself on a travel ban to Castro's Cuba, one that lasts twenty years. \u003cp\u003eWhen she is forced to cancel a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico at the last minute, she finds herself in Cuba twice, on back-to-back trips. Walking into the backstreets of Havana, eyes wide open, she finds herself pulled into a dalliance with a charismatic cubano. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the façade of Cuba's tourism lies the desperation of a society living mostly in abject poverty. When tourists mingle with locals, we get a glimpse of what underlies the frivolity of Cuban entanglements. St.Hilaire speaks with an authentic voice and doesn't mince words; she recounts her own activities, emotions, and opinions with refreshing honesty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each solo adventure, the author reaches a deeper understanding of human nature and the world. At the same time, she conducts a journey of self-discovery, learning about her own entrenched beliefs, biases, and blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Destinations Extraordinaire Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019303403760,"sku":"9781894331128","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781894331128_p0.jpg?v=1763610111","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781894331128","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}