Before We Were Free Access

It highlights the specific impact of political terror on children and families.

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

It provides a accessible, humanized look at living under a brutal dictatorship. It highlights the specific impact of political terror

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

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.

The De la Torre family stays united despite immense danger. 💡 Why It Matters