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Gesture that changed a life in Havana classroom
A young Cuban teacher in a water scarce Havana province helps a poor girl by buying new leather shoes. Years later the girl, now Dr. Mendez, reveals she was inspired by the donor who once provided her with hope. This tale traces kindness from pupil to benefactor across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graciela Beecher
Diocese of Fort Wayne
South Bend
Indiana
Temas Magazine
New York
WI Mejicano
Fort Wayne
Ind
Havana
Dr. Mendez