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To Kill a Cockroach

By: Osvaldo Amador
Narrated by: Darren Eliker
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"... in the movie (and the novel) To Kill a Mockingbird, the father's character, Atticus Finch, tells his children that they can shoot all kinds of birds, but never a mockingbird, because the mockingbird does not harm anything dedicating himself to singing. Based on that anecdote, Osvaldo Calixto Amador recreates his life in Killing a Cockroach. This memoir is marked by the Cuban Revolution, exile, the discovery of his homosexuality, the devastation of AIDS ...and the search for self-love and artistic expression.
Intense and full of emotion, this autobiography of a man and an artist will captivate the reader with its message of hope, improvement, and celebration of existence despite all obstacles. A vivid book..."
-Jose Luis Piquero-

©2023 Osvaldo Calixto Amador (P)2024 Osvaldo Calixto Amador Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Heartfelt
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Emotional Journey • Poetic Prose • Inspirational Story • Honest Memoir • Beautiful Narrative
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Honesty soul baring . This book is an honest sometimes brutally so, it must have been cathartic to write such a memoir.

Great book

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A combination of random and eccentric drama, Heavy complex motherly love with fantastic comedic timing

Random and eccentric

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Brought back memories of my own background as a Cuban American gay man living in Miami

The brutal honesty of the writer

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Mr Amador, really is an incredible wordsmith. This book is it filled with incredible emotion. It hits almost every heart string no matter who you are! So many memorable lessons for life. Most of all, Just LOVE!! Definitely looking forward to his next book!! I highly recommend.

Hit The Mark!!

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A captivating work that delves deeply into the complexities and nuances of the LGBT experience. The author skillfully weaves a narrative that not only celebrates diversity but also explores the challenges and triumphs faced by the LGBT community.

Strong and lovely, a reading like no other

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This memoir reveals incredible writing and optimism conveyed by the writer. He so freely shared his life and his lessons, his beliefs and hopes, This book is a must read, one that I was not able to put down once begun. He has described so vividly his life and his loves.

Excellent audio read

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Easy to listen, very inspiring.. I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end, what a journey .. you can feel every emotions of every situations .. love it

What a journey the author had

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A moving, inspirational story. The love Osvaldo has for his furry companions comes through on every page. Thank you for the story!
DA

Great read!

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really amazing book, is easy to connect with the author thru this story. Really good piece and an example of queer art

A must read

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A beautiful story of a life that was filled with hardships, love, peace and joy!

A lesson of love and hardship.

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