Leaving Glorytown
Eduardo F. Calcines
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Leaving Glorytown
Published
2009
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9781429948319
Description
When Eduardo Calcines was three years old, Communists took control of Cuba. Eleven years passed before Calcines and his family were finally able to leave the country. Now sixty-three, Calcines, a successful American businessman, recounts what it was like to grow up under Fidel Castro's rule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Leaving Glorytown?
This edition of Leaving Glorytown has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Leaving Glorytown?
For most readers, Leaving Glorytown typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Leaving Glorytown?
The estimated word count for Leaving Glorytown is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Leaving Glorytown?
Leaving Glorytown was written by Eduardo F. Calcines.
When was Leaving Glorytown published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.