A Cry For Help: The Adventures of Elian Gonzalez is a blend of fantasy and fiction as the epic journey of Elian Gonzalez from Cuba to Miami is portrayed in a detailed and fascinating light. As Elian and his traveling comrades took their chance on the dangerous crossing, a great storm came up, swallowing all save for Elian, saved only when he was placed onto an inner tube and he floated to safety. A Cry For Help is indeed a timely and fascinating novel.