Waiting for Fidel

by Christopher Hunt

When Fidel Castro was barred from the U.N. 50th-anniversary parties and fun, Christopher Hunt's curiosity was piqued. He decided to spend a winter in Cuba, avoid New York's icy misery, practice his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395868866
• ISBN13: 9780395868867
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Waiting for Fidel

Wonderful, descriptive account of the author traveling "Cuban Style" throughout Cuba in an attempt to meet Fidel Castro. Great perspective of the way of life.

An insightful book about a very interesting place

Anyone who spends time in Cuba has to wonder why the people put up with terrible economic hardships and total political oppression. One also wonders why Cubans are often very warm, friendly, and even generous, especially towards Americans. How can Castro remain in power when almost everyone you ask will say they have had enough of him? The author puts these questions and many others to the people of Cuba and their answers shed some much-needed light on the subject.

Christopher Hunt gives good, unbaised view of life in Cuba

While reading this, I was impressed how Hunt went about finding Fidel. While in Havana, he met several people who gave him good info and helped him get started on his journey. While trailing Castros revolutionary path, he becomes "Cubanised" by the people he meets along the way, gets a good view of Cuban life. Best of all, he learns and conveys valuable lessons that only an adventurer like him could. I like how he doesn't try to pass judgement, just simply report what he see's and does an outstanding job drawing things out for his readers.An oustanding book for anyone wanting an unbaised look into Cuba.

This book exposes the very soul of a dying nation.

Chris Hunt is a messenger. He depicts a nation of people ready to revolt, once again in need of revolution, only slightly better off than they were under Batista. The message of revolt is verified by everyday life in Cuba, told through the eyes and experiences of the Cuban people. Hunt masterfully captured the message.

Smell the sweat, cigars and rum mingling in the salty air

I was transported back to 1993 when I went on a trip to Cuba in search of myself. I couldn't put the book down. I know all the characters Hunt encounters in Cuba. I can feel their warmth, touch there souls, I can smell them, even though I've never met them in person. Friends have asked me what Cuba is like. I always recommend "Waiting for Fidel." Cuba is a complex world, socially and politically. The Revolution instituted good and bad. Hunt discovers this through his travels and conveys it well. I won't tell you how the book ends ( I love the ending ).Tomas Hernandez is a Television Producer in San Francisco. Born in Cuba he left in1960 when he was three. He was raised for most of his youth in Puerto Rico and the US East Coast.