11 episodes
Salavandra: A Coffee Tale Theodore Isaac Erski
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3.6 • 5 Ratings
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Salavandra is an isolated Caribbean island. Its products-coffee, lumber and flowers-are controlled by Penkava Inc., a New York based multinational commodity corporation. After discovering that Penkava is responsible for his father's death, as well as the abysmal working conditions on the island, coffee farmer Antonio Richards ignites a revolution in the midst of a harvest season. Branding his infant insurgency The United Front for the Liberation of Salavandra (UFLS), he begins fighting the unbridled capitalistic forces controlling his country.
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Chapter 11
The UFLS is on the run while Phillip works with Salavandra’s government to reign in the insurgents. Antonio and Phillip meet one last time.
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Chapter 10
Salavandra’s government cracks down on suspected UFLS members and tries to eliminate the growing social unrest. The UFLS strikes out against Penkava Incorporated.
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Chapter 9
The United Front for the Liberation of Salavandra (UFLS) is formed. The UFLS appeals for better wages, a democratic and transparent government, and a competitive free market on Salavandra.
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Chapter 8
Phillip appeals to Antonio to give up his struggle to improve the wages of his fellow coffee farmers. Marco and others break Antonio out of jail.
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Chapter 7
Mary secretly meets Phillip. Coffee farmers rally to Antonio and demand a livable wage from Penkava Incorporated. Antonio is arrested for disturbing the peace.
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Chapter 6
Federal soldiers search for Knox and his fellow loggers. Antonio and other coffee farmers ask for higher payment in exchange for their coffee beans.
Customer Reviews
Parallel points on pivotal universal issues
As a social scientist, Erski delivers a genuine and realistic novel encompassing universal concerns. Issues involving corporate control over a country and exploitation with low cost labor, unstable working conditions and basic human rights. The story is filled with true parallels that in fact apply to our everyday existence as well as the unfortunate corruption that comes with status and power both politically and socially. Reading between the lines will expand the readers awareness of global challenges. The corporate world's "race to the bottom" on the Island of Salavandra is an honest and heartfelt account of the people's struggle to fight for rights and the power of hope to "be the change" they wish to see in their world. Deep, as well as compelling it will be hard to put down. Emerging with insight and multiple perspectives are granted to readers by the stylistic ideas through the authors wholistic and fair understanding of globalization and industrialization. A must read for anyone interested in seeing the big picture. Enjoy!
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