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A study of two nations that share one Caribbean island but have disparate histories and cultures provides a vivid account of the conflicts that exist between the countries, as well as the occasional role of the United States in furthering those enmities.
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"A complex exploration of the cultural divide between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Wucker . . . weaves together five centuries of tragic conflict with a subtle picture of the island today."--Patrick Markee, " The New York Times Book Review "
"A richly textured social history of Hispaniola . . . . A powerful cultural analysis."--"Kirkus Reviews"
"Impeccably researched history made current and more meaningful by first rate reporting."--Barbara Fischkin, author of "Muddy Cup: A Dominican Family Comes of Age in a New America "
"A delightful yet disturbingly relevant book . . . The economic, political and geographical struggles vividly occurring on Hispaniola are a microcosm of what happens all over the world."--Michael Hopkins, "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel"
"Wucker peels away layers of history and culture, revealing aspects of Dominican and Haitian culture few have described so clearly. Well crafted, lucidly told, and full of insight.."--Rob Ruck, " Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"
"A rich cultural history."--Ken Moore, "Naples Daily News"
A complex exploration of the cultural divide between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Wucker . . . weaves together five centuries of tragic conflict with a subtle picture of the island today. "Patrick Markee, The New York Times Book Review"
A richly textured social history of Hispaniola . . . . A powerful cultural analysis. "Kirkus Reviews"
Impeccably researched history made current and more meaningful by first rate reporting. "Barbara Fischkin, author of Muddy Cup: A Dominican Family Comes of Age in a New America"
A delightful yet disturbingly relevant book . . . The economic, political and geographical struggles vividly occurring on Hispaniola are a microcosm of what happens all over the world. "Michael Hopkins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel"
Wucker peels away layers of history and culture, revealing aspects of Dominican and Haitian culture few have described so clearly. Well crafted, lucidly told, and full of insight.. "Rob Ruck, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"
A rich cultural history. "Ken Moore, Naples Daily News""
"A complex exploration of the cultural divide between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Wucker . . . weaves together five centuries of tragic conflict with a subtle picture of the island today." --Patrick Markee, The New York Times Book Review
"A richly textured social history of Hispaniola . . . . A powerful cultural analysis." --Kirkus Reviews
"Impeccably researched history made current and more meaningful by first rate reporting." --Barbara Fischkin, author of Muddy Cup: A Dominican Family Comes of Age in a New America
"A delightful yet disturbingly relevant book . . . The economic, political and geographical struggles vividly occurring on Hispaniola are a microcosm of what happens all over the world." --Michael Hopkins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Wucker peels away layers of history and culture, revealing aspects of Dominican and Haitian culture few have described so clearly. Well crafted, lucidly told, and full of insight.." --Rob Ruck, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"A rich cultural history." --Ken Moore, Naples Daily News
About the Author
Michele Wucker, born in 1969, is a freelance writer who reports regularly on Caribbean affairs for both Dominican and North American papers. She lives in New York City. Why the Cocks Fight is her first book.
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