Havana, Autobiography
of a City

by Alfredo José Estrada

Havana, Autobiography of a City is the captivating, real-life story of the legendary Cuban stronghold. Journalist and historian, Alfredo José Estrada, captures the essence of this mystical place - with its seductive beauty and baffling contradictions. You won't be able to put down Estrada's loving portrait of the unforgettable capital city.    

"Havana captures the imagination from the first page to the last … Estrada illuminates the legendary city as never before."
- Oscar Hijuelos, author of the Pulitzer Prize winner, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love

"The best compact history of Cuba ever written in English. Beautifully worded, masterfully paced, the narrative can sweep you away and take you to Havana, at least in spirit."
- Carlos Eire, author of the National Book Award winner, Waiting for Snow in Havana: Confessions of a Cuban Boy