The Light of a Cuban Son

In this semi-autobiographical novel set in mid 20th century Cuba, Lorenzo Chavez reveals the moving story of a boy determined to stay true to who he is and find happiness against all odds. Told in a series of first-person vignettes, Martín's story covers a wide swath of the Cuban landscape and people, taking us from the lush greens and fertile soils of the countryside to the dark underbelly of a Havana as full of depravity as it is neon lights. After suffering a series of heartbreaking abuses, Martín struggles to find his way and claim his identity as a young gay man in an impoverished neighborhood. When the Revolution slowly begins to claim everything Martín holds dear, he takes a desperate leap of faith-one that could cost him his life. Martín's coming of age story is one of courage and the rebirth of a brave young man who refuses to hide his light.

• | Author: Lorenzo Chavez
• | Publisher: Torchflame Books
• | Publication Date: Apr 26, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 290 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1611534356
• | ISBN-13: 9781611534351