Edwidge Danticat

I am taking a TIDES class about the immigrant's story. We read a short story called "Children of the Sea" by Edwidge Danticat. It is so poetical and well-written it is really worth reading. It is a story of a romance between a Haitian woman and man who are split up by the dangers present in Haiti. The man has to escape by boat because he had worked for a radio station that criticized the government. Meanwhile, the woman stays with her family in Haiti where they are severely abused by the Haitian soldiers. The story is comprised of letters written, but never sent, the man and woman write while separated. I may not be articulating the storyline very well, but it really is a very moving piece of fiction. I recommend reading it if you ever get the chance. It's only about ten pages long but it made me cry, and it will probably make you cry, too!