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Fascinating.--Chicago Tribune Unprecedented. . . . Astonishing.--Miami Herald Fascinating, sometimes hilarious, often heart-wrenching.--Philadelphia Inquirer Price describes a lovely, proud, impoverished people caught in a] repressive system that destroys thousands as it celebrates a handful.--Kirkus Takes the wider view, poking its nose into the politics and culture of Cuba every few pages. Price has an easy, lyrical style that elevates his work beyond the usual sports fare.--Business Week A rarity: a balanced, compassionate, intimate journal of Cuba's slow, agonizing decay.--Sports Illustrated Easily the most engaging book on Cuban sports--if not Cuba--published in many years.--Baseball America Offers a rare and provocative tour of the world's most remarkable sports culture. It's an unforgettable story of supremely gifted athletes, the utter madness of politics, and the scent of big money across the sea.--Carl Hiaasen A timeless book less about sports and more about hot desire.--Edie Meidav, author of Dogs of Cuba A marvelous portrait.--Weekly Standard Highly recommended.--Library Journal Price is one of the finest writers on sports anywhere.--USA Today
