"Hatful of Tigers" is a collection of poetic essays, reminiscences, and sketches exploring the reality of Central America by one of Latin America's most accomplished writers. This fascinating mosaic is also Ramirez's homage to the narrative's central figure, the world-renowned writer Julio Cortazar, whose commitment to the Nicaraguan revolution served as an inspiration for the Nicaraguan people."

Nicaragua's vice-president tells the stories of a bodybuilder, a pretentious country club, a young Santa Claus, political prisoners, and a chance for a perfect game.

Adios Muchachos is a candid insider s account of the leftist Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua. During the 1970s, Sergio Ramirez led prominent intellectuals, priests, and business leaders to support the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), against Anastasio Somoza s dictatorship. After the Sandinistas overthrew the Somoza regime in 1979, Ramirez served as vice-president under Daniel Ortega from 1985 until 1990, when the FSLN lost power in a national election. Disillusioned by his former comrades increasing intolerance of dissent and resistance to democratization, Ramirez...

Adios Muchachos is a candid insider s account of the leftist Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua. During the 1970s, Sergio Ramirez led prominent intellectuals, priests, and business leaders to support the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), against Anastasio Somoza s dictatorship. After the Sandinistas overthrew the Somoza regime in 1979, Ramirez served as vice-president under Daniel Ortega from 1985 until 1990, when the FSLN lost power in a national election. Disillusioned by his former comrades increasing intolerance of dissent and resistance to democratization, Ramirez...