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Book Synopsis: An astonishing account of Cuban exiles, CIA informants, and cocaine traffickers in Florida by the New York Times–bestselling author of South and West. In Miami, the National Book Award–winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking looks beyond postcard images of fluorescent waters, backlit islands, and pastel architecture to explore the murkier waters of a city on the edge. From Fidel Castro and the Bay of Pigs invasion to Lee Harvey Oswald and the Kennedy assassination to Oliver North and the Iran–Contra affair, Joan Didion uncovers political intrigues and shadowy underworld connections, and documents the US government’s “seduction and betrayal” of the Cuban exile community in Dade County. She writes of hotels that offer “guerrilla discounts,” gun shops that advertise Father’s Day deals, and a real-estate market where “Unusual Security and Ready Access to the Ocean” are perks for wealthy homeowners looking to make a quick escape. With a booming drug trade, staggering racial and class inequities, and skyrocketing murder rates, Miami in the 1980s felt more like a Third World capital than a modern American city. Didion describes the violence, passion, and paranoia of these troubled times in arresting detail and “beautifully evocative prose” (The New York Times Book Review). A vital report on an immigrant community traumatized by broken dreams and the cynicism of US foreign policy, Miami is a masterwork of literary journalism whose insights are timelier and more important than ever.
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Are you ready to embark on a literary journey through the shadows and underbellies of Miami? Join Joan Didion as she delves deep into the political intrigues, shady connections, and seductions of the Cuban exile community in the tumultuous city of Miami. With Miami Book, you'll uncover a world where reality is stranger than fiction and where every page leaves you craving for more.
Step into a world where luxury hotels offer guerrilla discounts, gun shops entice customers with Father’s Day deals, and the real-estate market promises unusual security and ocean access for a quick getaway. Delve into the dark heart of Miami in the 1980s, a time when the city felt more like a Third World capital with its booming drug trade, racial tensions, and escalating murder rates. Miami Book paints a vivid picture of a city on the edge, where violence, passion, and paranoia reign supreme.
Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of Miami Book, a masterful piece of literary journalism that sheds light on the trauma of broken dreams and the cynicism of US foreign policy. With insights that are as relevant today as they were decades ago, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Miami's turbulent history. Take a journey through the pages of Miami Book and discover a world where reality is stranger than fiction.
Ready to explore the dark underbelly of Miami with Joan Didion as your guide? Don't miss out on this captivating tale of intrigue, betrayal, and survival. Get your copy of Miami Book today and experience the magic of literary journalism at its finest!
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