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.

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