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Books
Non-Fiction
In the Time of the Butterflies
By Julia Alvarez.
From DREAM: This novel is largely non-fiction, telling the story of the Mirabal sisters, four young women who were murdered during Trujillo’s regime for their political activism.
Why the Cocks Fight: Dominicans, Haitians, and the Struggle for Hispaniola
By Michelle Wucker
From DREAM: This book offers a lot of great historical background into Dominican-Haitian relations and other issues facing the island of Hispaniola.
This award-winning short film features important waterways around the world, including Ojos Indigenas, Dominican Republic. It provides a few minutes of relaxation and contemplation along with beautiful images.
