Before We Were Free Guide

The De la Torre family stays united despite immense danger. 💡 Why It Matters

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. Before We Were Free

Anita discovers the terrifying realities of the world around her. The De la Torre family stays united despite immense danger