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by Jon Lee Anderson (Author), Armando Duran (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 36 hours and 48 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
  • Audible Release Date: 2 Jan 2009
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SPVAAY
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

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Che Guevara was a dashing rebel whose epic dream was to end poverty and injustice in Latin America and the developing world through armed revolution.

Jon Lee Anderson traces Che's extraordinary life from his comfortable Argentine upbringing to the battlefields of the Cuban revolution, from the halls of power in Castro's government to his failed campaign in the Congo and his assassination in the Bolivian jungle.

Meticulously researched and full of exclusive information, this work illuminates as never before the mythic figure who embodied the high-water mark of revolutionary communism as a force in history.

©1997 Jon Lee Anderson; (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Hat can I say? 11 May 2005
Format:Paperback
Before reading the book I knew little of Che. After reading the book you are so suprised how much effort has went into making the book. It is brilliantly researched and thoroughly documented. I take my Hat off to Jon Lee for he has painted a great unbiased picture of the situation in Latin America at the time as well as showing the world who Che really was. What you learn from reading the book is that the world isn't as it seems and we in the Western world are being held back from hearing many truths. This book is a must read.
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Simply stated this book is immense. An unbiased account of one the most important historical figures of South America. Not only does Anderson provide an in-depth biography of Guevara but he also delves into the history of the time thus we get first rate writing on Khrushchev, Castro, the nuclear missile crisis, the bay of pigs. Also gives a great insight into the world of international ambassador's and diplomats and inner workings of the U.N and other international bodies. A book that cannot be praised enough.
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This is a brilliant biography of one of the most complex and compelling characters of the twentieth century. Che's life is dissected in great detail, from his asthmatic childhood to his murder in the Bolivian jungle at the age of 39.

Much that is written about Che is ideologically driven, trying to either deify or demonise the Argentine revolutionary. To his credit, Anderson succeeds in maintaining a rational approach to his subject, making this book readable to friends and foes of Che alike.

Che was the ultimate revolutionary icon of his era. Reading this book has given me some understanding of the man that existed behind the myth. Read it !!!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Holiday Read
Bought this for my Holiday in Cuba this year (2012). Should last 2 weeks, its a thick book.First few Paragraphs are good but i have not read it yet. Read more
Published 14 days ago by S. D. Tindall
Hasta la victoria siempre
Having read many books on Che, Castro and The Cuban Revolution I can safely say that this is a true work of brilliance. Superbly researched and informative. Read more
Published 9 months ago by karlos359
One of the best books I've ever read
I can't add much more to the many excellent reviews this book has already had. Quite simply, it is one of the best books I've ever read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nuclear Girl
amazing! simply inspirational
wow! this book is that good i really don't know were to start. So... here it goes; the book paints a vivid picture of Ernesto "Che" guevara life. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Armono
superb!
I've only about a third of the way through, but am finding it fascinating. I think Anderson has avoid both worshipping or slaughtering Che. Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. B. Johnston
heavy going
I was looking forward to reading this book as I have just come back from Cuba. Firstly this book was very thick and heavy, which made it quite difficult to hold. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. S. G. Batt
The Definitive
If you only read one book concerning the life and times of Che Guevara, make sure it`s this one.
Published on 29 Mar 2010 by D. Chambers
Yes!
Not much else to say but this is the best biography ever written. Fantastic and this could easily be a fictional book. Brilliant.
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Conor Cheyne
Best to date
As with the recollection of most iconic symbols of the human struggle against injustice and tyranny, the truth is often blurred by romantic historians of the left who elevate... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Mazzin El-khazragi
Compelling
Just finished this wonderful book as part of my preparation for visiting Cuba later in the year. Despite its length and detail, it is a surprisingly easy read and well balanced. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by S. Clifford
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