Before - We Were Free

Anita goes from being silenced by fear to writing her truth in a diary.

It highlights the specific impact of political terror on children and families. Before We Were Free

Anita de la Torre, a young girl finding her voice. Anita goes from being silenced by fear to

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

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