Sheehy’s compelling novel is based on the life of Frankie Medeross and his quest to find freedom in America. Henry Leyva gives voice to Frankie, who grows from childhood into young adulthood as Castro comes to power and changes Cuba forever. The listener witnesses Frankie’s maturation as his family navigates their new world and he falls in love, gets drafted, is chosen for Cuba’s elite Special Forces, and slowly comes to the realization that he can’t live in a totalitarian society. Many failed escape attempts keep the tension high as listeners root for this inspiring young man to succeed. The epilogue assures us that Frankie is a real person and hints that a sequel will fill in the rest of the story. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
Love, Loss, and Courage
As a boy, Frank Mederos's grandfather teaches him to fish, to navigate the seas, and to think for himself, much needed skills under the new Castro regime. When Frank is drafted into the army, he is soon promoted to the Special Forces, where he is privy to top military secrets. But young Frank has no sympathy for Fidel. He thirsts for freedom and longs to join his girlfriend who has left Cuba for America.
Frank yearns to defect, but his timing couldn't be worse. After two unsuccessful escape attempts, he learns that the departure of the next available boat conflicts with upcoming military exercises. If Frank stays, he will miss the boat. If he doesn't, he will be the object of a massive manhunt.
Problems abound: How will Frank escape the army base without being seen? Where will he hide until the boat comes? How can he outwit his commanding officer? And how can he elude hundreds of soldiers ordered to bring him back “dead or alive”?
Frank's true story, a tale of love, loss, and courage, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Love, Loss, and Courage
As a boy, Frank Mederos's grandfather teaches him to fish, to navigate the seas, and to think for himself, much needed skills under the new Castro regime. When Frank is drafted into the army, he is soon promoted to the Special Forces, where he is privy to top military secrets. But young Frank has no sympathy for Fidel. He thirsts for freedom and longs to join his girlfriend who has left Cuba for America.
Frank yearns to defect, but his timing couldn't be worse. After two unsuccessful escape attempts, he learns that the departure of the next available boat conflicts with upcoming military exercises. If Frank stays, he will miss the boat. If he doesn't, he will be the object of a massive manhunt.
Problems abound: How will Frank escape the army base without being seen? Where will he hide until the boat comes? How can he outwit his commanding officer? And how can he elude hundreds of soldiers ordered to bring him back “dead or alive”?
Frank's true story, a tale of love, loss, and courage, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
The Boy Who Said No: An Escape To Freedom
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940172437007 |
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Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
Publication date: | 06/04/2013 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |