The Rainy Season: Haiti Since DuvalierThis welcome interpretation of Haiti provides many insights into a country that few North Americans understand. Wilentz, a journalist, captures the complex cultural ambience and mystery of domestic politics with a penetrating eye and powerful description. Covering the years 1986-89, Wilentz analyzes political developments, centering her interpretations on the activities of a radical priest, interspersed with individual Haitian portraits and personal incidents. The flavor of Haiti is superbly conveyed, as are some unsavory aspects of the role of the press, the Catholic Church, and the U.S. embassy, but Wilentz's narrative is often unclear and her objectivity flawed. For academic and large public libraries.-- Roderic A. Camp, Central Coll., Pella, Ia . -Library Journal. |
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Page 83
... Duvalier was a quiet man , and did not drink . In 1964 , Dr. Duvalier issued the Catechism of the Revolution , in which was included this version of the Lord's Prayer : " Our Doc , who art in the National Palace for life , hallowed be ...
... Duvalier was a quiet man , and did not drink . In 1964 , Dr. Duvalier issued the Catechism of the Revolution , in which was included this version of the Lord's Prayer : " Our Doc , who art in the National Palace for life , hallowed be ...
Page 160
... Duvalier re- moved voodoo from the arena of legitimate religious persecution . He himself was rumored to be a ... Duvalier's rise to power , understood that he encouraged such rumors because they strengthened his political power with the ...
... Duvalier re- moved voodoo from the arena of legitimate religious persecution . He himself was rumored to be a ... Duvalier's rise to power , understood that he encouraged such rumors because they strengthened his political power with the ...
Page 161
... Duvalier turned the inquisition back against the Church , expelling scores of priests , often on the least grounds — for instance in 1962 , when he expelled seven for refusing to include him in their public prayers . He was slowly ...
... Duvalier turned the inquisition back against the Church , expelling scores of priests , often on the least grounds — for instance in 1962 , when he expelled seven for refusing to include him in their public prayers . He was slowly ...
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