Dominican Republic: Background Reading

 Want to learn more about the Dominican Republic? Here are some resources.


  • A Short History of the Dominican Republic 
  • In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez is historical fiction but based on the true events of the Mirabel sisters during the rule of Trujillo (1930 - 1961). It has also been made into a movie of the same name.  
    • The idea behind In the Time of the Butterflies originated in the 1960s when author Julia Alvarez was in the Dominican Republic. The Mirabal sisters had been murdered (November 25, 1960) just three months after her father got involved with the underground against Trujillo.
    • The e-book, audio-book, and movie are all available via Hoopla, which you can access with a Grand Rapids Public Library account.


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