Fidel Castro

About the Book

This is a true account of repression, torture, murder, deception, manipulation, hate, treason, perversion, cowardice and everything else that is evil. It is a wake-up call to those who ignore, accept or promote the ever-present danger of self-destruction represented by extremists who cling to any malicious ideology.

It is the exposé of Fidel Castro whose godless Communist tyranny, now in existence for over 48 years, has robbed those who had legitimate material possessions (i.e., a home, land or business). But what is even more perverse, he has stolen from the young people of Cuba the opportunity to reach their maximum potential, to develop a free-thinking mind, and to enjoy life in all of its fullness. He skillfully and maliciously manipulated the brightest, the bravest and the fittest to establish a totalitarian Communist state in an effort to satisfy his implacable thirst for power and fame. Once he felt secured in power, Castro brutally purged the revolutionary leaders who did not approve of turning the revolution to Communism.

Over two million Cubans have left the island since the Castro takeover. They include rich, middle class and poor; black and white; adults and children of all ages. Cubans have continued to leave, in spite of severe travel restrictions. They have used all kinds of transportation, including hijacked planes, fishing vessels, boats and makeshift rafts - a testimony to the desire of mankind to be free.

This is the only book about Castro that analyzes and defines the true character of the ruthless despot.

About the Author

Dr. Rafael R. Pedraja, a Cuban-born American citizen, has had a diversified career in many areas of the food industry as a scientist and entrepreneur. He has held executive positions in various food corporations and organizations. He has had a broad experience in the international field, serving as a consultant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Center for International Commerce. He has traveled extensively throughout the world in his capacity as a food expert and lecturer, and served on technical committees for a host of food industry associations.

Dr. Pedraja has authored a variety of scientific and technical papers on food safety, industrial hygiene, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, food processing, nutrition and international trade. He holds degrees in Industrial Chemistry, Sugar Science/Technology, Agronomical Engineering - Food Science and Nutrition.

Dr. Pedraja has held memberships in the American Chemical Society, Association of Cereal Chemists, American Dairy Science Association, Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Institute of Food Technologists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society for Microbiology, and the New York Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Pedraja has also participated in the political process as a dedicated conservative Republican. He has lectured before civic groups in matters related to foreign policy and the menace of Communism.

Dr. Pedraja has been listed in several biographical publications including Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the Midwest, Who's Who Among American Men and Women of Science, Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans, Dictionary of International Biography, and Men of Achievement.