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I welcomed Castro’s overthrow of Batista’s regime. When Castro refused to reintroduce the Cuban 1940 Constitution, I left Cuba on October 8, 1960 in order to be able to speak without fear. Unable to participate in a free and democratic election, I voted with my feet against Castro’s government and became a reluctant immigrant.
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Throughout this dissertation I give thanks to many of my professors and fellow students whose kno... more Throughout this dissertation I give thanks to many of my professors and fellow students whose knowledge and support helped me in the process of writing it. Now I want to dedicate this dissertation to the members of my committee and my family for the continued and unwavering support they provided during this long process. My mentor, teacher, and friend Dr. Arthur P. Bochner rekindled my passion for learning, never doubted I would finish, and stood by my side every step of the way. Dr. Carolyn Ellis gave me permission and encouragement to bring my emotions forward using autoethnography as a method. Dr. Eric Eisenberg exposed me to issues of identity and displacement and encouraged my desire to pursue infinity in all directions. Dr. Madeline Cámara not only provided support for my endeavor, but also insights on Cuban culture and literature. I also want to include my maternal grandfather, father, and mother who left Cuba to be with me; my wife Marina who has been an integral part of my life for sixty years; our daughters Ileana, María, and Lourdes who brought a light of hope to our life as exiles; our granddaughters Alexis and Sarah whose love and admiration we cherish; and our sons-in-law Amador and Sixto who play an important role in our lives.
Studies in Symbolic Interaction
In this article I draw from my life experiences to show how telling an exile's life story ref... more In this article I draw from my life experiences to show how telling an exile's life story reflects a search for identity within one's memory. I also compare and contrast my experiences to the postmodern world of displacement and point to the vital role of interaction in identity formation and maintenance. I posit that there is no self without an other. Indeed, without Other, Being ends.
Throughout this dissertation I give thanks to many of my professors and fellow students whose kno... more Throughout this dissertation I give thanks to many of my professors and fellow students whose knowledge and support helped me in the process of writing it. Now I want to dedicate this dissertation to the members of my committee and my family for the continued and unwavering support they provided during this long process. My mentor, teacher, and friend Dr. Arthur P. Bochner rekindled my passion for learning, never doubted I would finish, and stood by my side every step of the way. Dr. Carolyn Ellis gave me permission and encouragement to bring my emotions forward using autoethnography as a method. Dr. Eric Eisenberg exposed me to issues of identity and displacement and encouraged my desire to pursue infinity in all directions. Dr. Madeline Cámara not only provided support for my endeavor, but also insights on Cuban culture and literature. I also want to include my maternal grandfather, father, and mother who left Cuba to be with me; my wife Marina who has been an integral part of my life for sixty years; our daughters Ileana, María, and Lourdes who brought a light of hope to our life as exiles; our granddaughters Alexis and Sarah whose love and admiration we cherish; and our sons-in-law Amador and Sixto who play an important role in our lives.
Studies in Symbolic Interaction
In this article I draw from my life experiences to show how telling an exile's life story ref... more In this article I draw from my life experiences to show how telling an exile's life story reflects a search for identity within one's memory. I also compare and contrast my experiences to the postmodern world of displacement and point to the vital role of interaction in identity formation and maintenance. I posit that there is no self without an other. Indeed, without Other, Being ends.