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7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Belize by Carlos Ledson Miller Mar 08, 2000
By Kathy Adams
Once I started to read this wonderful novel, I did not want to be interrupted. It's one of those that cause you to stay up late at night saying "one more chapter". It brought me to tears at several points. Belize is an endearing story about a man, his family, and the ultimate victory of men and women over their environment and circumstances. It sends the message that it's always a good idea to have faith and endure, because there's alway something left to strive for, no matter how bad it gets. The characters in this novel face incredible hardships. Yet they keep on keepin' on! I loved it! This novel also provides an excellent background on the history of Belize, once known as "British Honduras." It decribes the rich culture and ethnicity of the Belizeans. They're poor on "American standards", but they don't know they're "poor", and I wouldn't consider them poor either. For they are rich in spirit and they love to dance! The flavor and flare of the characters and their way of life is so warm and delightful. The reader can easily view the locales and characters in the "mind's eye". I highly recommend this novel. It even includes sports for all you basketball lovers. And as I've mentioned, it made me cry. "Make we go Mon!"
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Really enjoyed this book Jun 01, 2000
By Gene Winkler
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is a sweeping saga set in Belize, a country I knew little about. It is rich in the Belize culture and in the history and issues of the British colonalism. The author paints beautiful scenes of this country and spins a tale of intrigue, romance, and cultural conflicts. This book is on a par with many I have read from the bestsellers lists.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
I miss my country Aug 30, 2001
I'm a Belizean living in the U.S. for almost 25 years. As soon as I started reading the first page I was transported back in time. I followed Ramon down every street in Belize City - his description of places, things and Belizean life are accurate. Already I know that I will re-read BELIZE, just in case I missed something in my eagerness. I've told my friends and family about this book. Thank you, Carlos Ledson Miller.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Good Entertainment Apr 03, 2003
By Gabb
I was born and raised in Belize City and after living in the USA for almost twenty years I thoroughly enjoyed a trip down memory lane while turning the pages of Belize, a novel. This work gives a good description of Belizean culture, politics (colonial times and after independence), history, geography and commerce of our unique Caribbean / Central American country.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Miller captures the essence of Belize Jun 27, 2000
By Dana Lain
Belize has been a part of my life since 1981, since Chaa Creek was a hut, since Rosita Arvigo was chopping bush with Panti, since Pine Ridge was a live firing range. I am so glad that Carlos Miller wrote this book. I relived so many times and places while reading it. He is very accurate about it's history, which is quite an accomplishment given the chameleon nature of the place. The Belizian people are larger than life. Everyday is a surprise. Everyday is lived fully. I invite you to live in this book for awhile, you will love his characters. Please write a sequel!
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