Americans by Choice

is the story of Josefina (Dedieu) Vazquez. Her childhood in Cuba and her life in the United States are chronicled in this autobiography. She married a fellow graduate of Havana Medical School, Hiram Vazquez. The reader will follow her in her quest for a better life for herself, her husband, and her children.

She lived in Havana and other locations in Cuba prior to arriving in the United States, where she lived in Chicago, Illinois, prior to moving to Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Josefina's story is compelling and filled with authentic details. Most of all, she is an unforgettable character. Reading Americans by Choice is like spending time getting to know this amazing woman.