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From revolution to embargo, from the charms of old Havana to the beaches of the Bay of Pigs, from the hypnotic rhythms of Afro-Caribbean music to voodoo-influenced religious practices, Cuba is a country of passion and complexity. In this anthology, readers join Patrick Symmes on his motorcycle journey in search of the Che Guevara legend; glimpse Cubans’ quirks, charm, and industriousness on an unusual bus ride with Eduardo Galeano; and return with Enrique Fernandez to his ancestral home for a New Year’s celebration that rivals Carnaval. In this eye-opening literary journey, Cuba emerges with all its strengths and weaknesses, convictions and contradictions.