Concrete Wings: One Man's Fifty Year Journey to Personal Freedom Torn between protecting family secrets and striving for freedom, a naïve teen on the verge of manhood, sent out of Cuba on the eve of the Bay of Pigs Invasion to retrieve smuggled family jewels comes of age at the height of the sexual revolution in America. Untouched by cynicism but standing on the threshold of manhood, Julian is set on a clandestine quest to recover his family's smuggled treasures and settle his family in America. This formidable task leads him to the pulsating heart of New York City during the peak of the sexual revolution, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and the search for freedom. As he explores the intricate tapestry of life in this new world, he finds himself amidst a cultural awakening, experiencing the exhilaration of personal liberty and the complexities of love and identity. In this vibrant yet tumultuous setting, he forges his path, earning his independence in a land...