Free - Before We Were

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

It serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly freedom can be lost and how hard it is to win back.

Anita goes from being silenced by fear to writing her truth in a diary. Before We Were Free

Family members risk and lose their lives for liberty.

The transition from childhood innocence to political awakening. It highlights the specific impact of political terror

Anita de la Torre, a young girl finding her voice.

Anita discovers the terrifying realities of the world around her. 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.