To Kill a Cockroach

De: Osvaldo Amador

Narrado por: Darren Eliker

Winner of 7 Literary Awards, including the Indie Book Award, Readers' Choice Award, and International Impact Book Award

Los Angeles Times: "A deep respect and sensitivity... offer a universality for any reader."

USA Today: "Osvaldo Calixto Amador is a rare figure in today’s art world... To Kill a Cockroach uses the simplest of creatures as a stand-in for the existential struggles that everyone faces."

Miami New Times: "A testament to the healing power of art, faith, and the courage to begin again."

New York Weekly: "Stands as a testament to the transformative potential of art."A powerful memoir of survival, identity, and the enduring human spirit.

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Cuban Revolution, exile, and the devastation of the AIDS epidemic, To Kill a Cockroach is an evocative and deeply introspective journey.

Intertwining his personal odyssey with themes from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Amador explores the loss of innocence, the discovery of his sexuality, and the quest for self-love. Through vivid storytelling, he proves that artistic expression remains our most profound tool for resilience.

Perfect for listeners who enjoy:

Reynaldo Arenas (Before Night Falls)

Junot Díaz (The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao)

Oscar Hijuelos (The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love)

©2023 Osvaldo Calixto Amador (P)2026 Osvaldo Calixto Amador

Great book

Honesty soul baring . This book is an honest sometimes brutally so, it must have been cathartic to write such a memoir.

Random and eccentric

A combination of random and eccentric drama, Heavy complex motherly love with fantastic comedic timing

Excellent audio read

This memoir reveals incredible writing and optimism conveyed by the writer. He so freely shared his life and his lessons, his beliefs and hopes, This book is a must read, one that I was not able to put down once begun. He has described so vividly his life and his loves.

What a journey the author had

Easy to listen, very inspiring.. I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end, what a journey .. you can feel every emotions of every situations .. love it

Great read!

A moving, inspirational story. The love Osvaldo has for his furry companions comes through on every page. Thank you for the story!
DA