This memoir is based on real events and recounts the departure of four young Cubans, including Carmen, who in 1991 dared to escape the oppressive regime of Fidel Castro. Their harrowing ordeal at sea is depicted with raw honesty, capturing the fear, desperation, and hope that fueled their journey.

"Cuban Rafters" serves as a powerful denunciation of the tyranny under Castro's dictatorship. It highlights the tragic fate of thousands who perished in the Straits of Florida in their quest for freedom. This narrative is a testament to the resilience and courage of those who risk everything for a chance to find freedom.