Boxing for Cuba: An Immigrant's Story

Vidal, Guillermo Vicente

ISBN 10: 1555919103 / ISBN 13: 9781555919108

Verlag: Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum, 2013

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In 1961, fearing the communist rule of Fidel Castro, Guillermo Vicente Vidal's family sent him to America through Operation Peter Pan. He arrived in Colorado and was sent to an orphanage with his brothers, and his family reunited four years later. Fifty years later, he served as Denver's mayor. This is his story of overcoming incredible odds.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren:

Guillermo Vicente Vidal is a native of Cuba, and grew up in Colorado. After graduating from the University of Colorado, he held various government positions, including Mayor of Denver. Vidal is president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver, and he lives with his family in Denver.

Guillermo Vicente Vidal is a native of Cuba, and grew up in Colorado. After graduating from the University of Colorado, he held various government positions, including Mayor of Denver. Vidal is president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver, and he lives with his family in Denver.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Boxing for Cuba: An Immigrant's Story
Verlag: Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum
Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: As New
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket