A Cuban Refugee

About the Book

The story of a Cuban refugee, one of very many that has made the transition to become American. A first-hand account of the plight faced by a young woman when she had no choice but leave her country as part of the Cuban exodus. The story delves into life in Cuba before the revolution and the traumatic months before her departure from the island. In A Cuban Refugee, the author also describes living in New York, her adjustment to the American way of life, and her romantic experiences. The story takes the reader not only to the Cuba of the past, but also to Europe and Africa.

About the Author

Camelia Colón Townsend left Cuba 16 months after the Castro revolution took over the government of the island. She settled in New York where she worked as a fashion model. Later she became a Spanish Editor of bilingual textbooks for the Macmillan Publishing Company. In 1987, Mrs. Townsend joined the staff of Radio Martí in Washington. D.C. As Senior Editor, she covered domestic and international news and was responsible for a one-hour newscast. Mrs. Townsend is the author of the historical novel Cuba: Passion and Revolution. She resides in Virginia and Florida, and also lived in Portugal and Swaziland, Africa.