Gabfest Reads | A Former Haitian President’s Grandson Lives the Modern Immigrant Experience
Political Gabfest
Turmoil and Transition: A Haitian Odyssey
This chapter examines the political upheaval in Haiti during the late 1950s, focusing on the transformation of personal relationships amid political rivalry and foreign intervention. It also narrates the traumatic migration of a family to Brooklyn, exploring the emotional complexities of their new life and the sacrifices made by the eldest daughter as she tends to her family's needs while coping with their troubled past.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
