Orlando Piedra recalls the difficulties of emigrating to the United States from Cuba as an eleven year old.

Tell Me What Happened
14/01/2020 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Orlando Piedra recalls the difficulties of emigrating to the United States from Cuba as an eleven year old.

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Orlando Piedra recalls emigrating to the United States from Cuba as an eleven year old boy, following the takeover of the island by Fidel Castro. Mr. Piedra vividly recounts the struggles of moving to a new country shortly after his father is threatened with arrest in his homeland.Tell Me What Happened features the music of Susan Salidor.Get Susan Salidor’s One Little Act of Kindness Children’s BookGet Susan Salidor’s I’ve Got Peace in My Fingers Children’s BookMore Information about other quality publications from our sponsor can be found on Sidelineinkpublishing.comThose interested in recording and saving your laughter for free and forever go to Laughsaver.com

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