Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life by Jon Lee Anderson
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Book Reviews of Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life
Book Review: Che's world becomes your world
Summary: 5 Stars
At a little over 700 pages, this is an investment in time, but you won't regret one second of it. This is the quintessential reference book on Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Actual quotes from his amazing journals that he kept throughout his life, help explain this complex individual as he develops his political idealogy while exploring Latin America. I grew up terrified of Communist Cuba and not knowing why. I still don't condone communism, but I finally understand it a little better. It was interesting looking at the revolution through Che's eyes. Jon Lee Anderson did an amazing job of researching his subject. I'm in awe of the work he put into this project. I couldn't wait to get home from work and begin reading again. There was almost a sadness when I completed it. The sadness being that the CIA, whose presense in Latin America he despised, made the decision of whether he would live or die. By the time you get to the last part, YOU'RE pretty sick of the CIA, too. I cannot recommend this biography enough. Very well done, Mr. Anderson...Book Review: THE END OF CAPITALISM...
Summary: 5 Stars
Jon Lee Anderson does one of the most amazing jobs in portraying the figure of el "che" in a reality, and his struggles in wanting to end exploitation. i would highly recommned this book to every person on this earth, for someone that has no clue of el "che" to even a historian. this book also helps for people to comprehend of what is a true communist,instead of hearing the word and looking down on it. Ches struggle in ending u.s exploitation has not died, although is alive more than ever. one could see through biographies of el "Che" that revolutions around the world have not succedded due to the U.S cia billion dollars of investmets on counterinsurgency EACH YEAR, WE MUST ALL UNITE AROUND THE WORLD AND ESPECIALY IN THE U.S TO SPEAK OF THE TRUTH AND FOR A TRUE PEOPLES REPUBLIC WHERE INJUSTICES AND EXPLOITATION ENDS. As fidel Castro once said, "it does not matter, democrat or republicaN, they are all THE SAME enemies of a free world" HASTA EL DIA DE LA REVOLUCION!
Book Review: "most complete human being of our age" -- Sartre
Summary: 5 Stars
Anderson's biography of Che Guevara was passionately researched. Within the pages of this large book are the most detailed accounts of Che Guevara's life. The book begins with a history of Che's upbringing and forces you to realize how much this man was truly like any other man. Anderson finds importance in the travels Che makes as a young man across South America. Journeys which eventually became 'The Motorcycle Diaries'. Detail is given to the periods of life that influenced his radicalization.This was a man who felt deeply for the exploitation of his people. He dreamed of a tomorrow where man did not trample on one another through competition and greed. Che Guevara sacrificed his life for what he believed in. There is no death more honorable. In reading Jon Lee Anderson's biography of this enormous figure, you will fell sympathy for his cause, respect for his determination, and awe for his accomplishments on the battlefield and in his study.
Book Review: Excellent Journalist; Excellent Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Anderson is an excellent journalist, so I was not surprised to discover that he'd also done an excellent job with this book. It is thoroughly researched, well-organized, well put together, and well written. Regardless of ones politics it is nearly impossible to not respect Guevara for living his life according to his beliefs and serving as a role model for his guerrilleros. The book does an excellent job of showing multiple facets of Guevara's personality including his best points and his flaws. Bravo to Anderson for a work so well done!
The only trouble is that the book needs a Spanish translation. I have attempted to contact Grove (the publisher) multiple times but am unable to fully ascertain whether or not there is a Spanish edition. If there is not, this should be a priority for Anderson and Grove. There is a huge Spanish-speaking population in the world who would love to read this book.
Book Review: Fascinating and Moving
Summary: 5 Stars
I must concur with all the other reviews here - this is a fascinating and moving book about a most unique person, and once read, makes one feel that they really know what made Che Guevara tick. It is a look inside his heart and head, since much of the research came from his own diaries and letters. Whether you agree with his politics or not (and the book does not lean one way or the other), Che is revealed as a man with a purpose and a vision, who cared deeply and sacrificed totally for the cause he belived in. Each reader can draw his own conclusions about his ultimate failure but I think his super human determination and single mindedness which were assets in the beginning made him unable to re-think and adapt when world situations changed and when the ideals of socialism and communism began to crumble.All in all this is a very thought provoking and readable book about a most uncommon human being.