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In 1980, seventeen-year-old Yrvin Lacroix sails from Haiti to Miami, leaving behind his childhood sweetheart, Régine, with a promise to return. In Miami, he falls for Michaela, a fellow student who shares his dreams of a better future. But when Régine unexpectedly appears in the city, Yrvin is forced to confront the pull of old promises against the demands of new love and ambition. Set against the vibrant yet challenging backdrop of 1980s Miami, Bittersweet Memories of Last Spring is a coming-of-age story of love, sacrifice, and cultural identity. Yrvin's struggle to balance passion with his…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
In 1980, seventeen-year-old Yrvin Lacroix sails from Haiti to Miami, leaving behind his childhood sweetheart, Régine, with a promise to return. In Miami, he falls for Michaela, a fellow student who shares his dreams of a better future. But when Régine unexpectedly appears in the city, Yrvin is forced to confront the pull of old promises against the demands of new love and ambition. Set against the vibrant yet challenging backdrop of 1980s Miami, Bittersweet Memories of Last Spring is a coming-of-age story of love, sacrifice, and cultural identity. Yrvin's struggle to balance passion with his pursuit of education reflects the resilience and choices of an immigrant chasing the American Dream.
Autorenporträt
Ardain Isma was born in Haiti, where he lived until he was 18. He migrated to the United States during the mass migration of the 1980s. He is an essayist, novelist, and the Chief Editor of CSMS Magazine (www.csmsmagazine.org). He teaches Introduction to Research Methods at Embry Riddle University. A prolific writer, Ardain has written extensively on three main issues: writers' tools for success, social justice, and multiculturalism. Ardain lives with his wife Maryse in Saint Augustine, Florida.