Before We Were Free 【2026 Update】

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

Anita discovers the terrifying realities of the world around her. Before We Were Free

The De la Torre family stays united despite immense danger. 💡 Why It Matters Anita de la Torre, a young girl finding her voice

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. Anita de la Torre