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 294
... Manigat . He's a very intelligent man , he's running for Presi- dent , and who knows , maybe one day he will have the high honor of being the fattest President Haiti has ever had . I like Leslie , known him for years , wonderful cracked ...
... Manigat . He's a very intelligent man , he's running for Presi- dent , and who knows , maybe one day he will have the high honor of being the fattest President Haiti has ever had . I like Leslie , known him for years , wonderful cracked ...
Page 363
... Manigat in the lobby . The two men embrace , and Manigat says , “ Well ? Did you bring my toothbrush ? " Namphy responds , " Damn . No. I forgot . You know what else ? I forgot mine too . " And Manigat says , " Well , never mind . We'll ...
... Manigat in the lobby . The two men embrace , and Manigat says , “ Well ? Did you bring my toothbrush ? " Namphy responds , " Damn . No. I forgot . You know what else ? I forgot mine too . " And Manigat says , " Well , never mind . We'll ...
Page 395
... Manigat elections and Namphy coups . It doesn't matter which actor is playing the role , but it is still always Namphy and Manigat , the Army and the corrupt politician . Until we change things for real . Until the people move . One day ...
... Manigat elections and Namphy coups . It doesn't matter which actor is playing the role , but it is still always Namphy and Manigat , the Army and the corrupt politician . Until we change things for real . Until the people move . One day ...
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