- Paperback: 156 pages
- Publisher: Verso Books
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1857023994
- ISBN-13: 978-1857023992
- ASIN: 1859840663
- Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #536,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Inspiring
Feb 19 2012
Format:Paperback
An amazing book. It's time for people to stop looking at Che Guevara like a murderer and start looking at him as a soldier--he had an idea to benefit humanity, and unfortunately he had to physically fight (by means of guerrilla warfare) to get his message across. In a totalitarian-capitalist country, you can't simply just write an essay to get your message across, you have to make your movement physical so all will be aware of what you're fighting for. This book describes a change in life, and is recommended for everyone.
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che as a human
Dec 18 2001
Format:Paperback
this is one of the best things i have ever read. it's che guevara as a human being, a young man, before he became a political figure and a romaticised icon. no, it's not a marxist book per se, it's not even very political. but it's not supposed to be 'das kapital' -- it's che's journals, his thoughts, feelings, observations on his journey through south america at 23 and the adventures, people, and day-to-day hardships he and his friend alberto faced. though it does show how his political views were developed, i don't even think that's the most important thing. the really great thing about this book is that it lets the reader into che's mind -- and heart -- not only as a revolutionary but as a human being. ten million stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
On the Road
Aug 14 2003
Format:Paperback
Che's Motorcycle Diaries is a non-politicized odyssey around South America, full of comical high jinks and adventure. The 23 year old, pre-revolutionary Che is a talented travel writer with an abundance of humor and an observant eye for the human condition. The Motorcycle Diaries reflects intimate insight of the young man who would one day become a legend.
Praise needs to go to Ann Wright, the translator, who maintained the integrity of the Diaries.
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Charming
journal of a road trip. Wonderful descriptions of the places and people visited in South America, as well as a little bit of history of goings on during that time. Read more
Published on April 22 2009 by JoJoreviews
In his own words
Felix Rodriguez, an anti-Castro Cuban who was sent to assasinate Che, said he was a fascinating man he wanted to know better and felt sad at having to hunt him. Read more
Published on Jun 9 2004 by Michael Z. Williamson
Easy Rider goes Marxist
It is a beautiful thing to see the political awakening of a young man. And it becomes even more notorious when we know that this man will be a true revolutionary years... Read more
Published on Mar 9 2004 by Alysson Oliveira
If you want to know the man before the revolution
In October I went to Cuba and began to learn a tremendous amount about Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Just before reading this book I read two other by him, Reminiscences of a Cuban... Read more
Published on Jan 10 2004 by holly
Excellent
Excellent source of informtaion. A great story about Ernesto "Che" Guevara's travels through South America. Read more
Published on May 14 2003 by David Martin
The Dreamer
Click on the image of a young Che sitting in a pensive , relaxed posture as though he is daydreaming. Read more
Published on Mar 27 2003 by Enrique Torres
The personal Che without the Politics
If you are looking for a book dealing with Che's political views look elsewhere. However, if you want to read about Che in his formative years when his ideas were still taking... Read more
Published on Sep 27 2002 by Blah
A man who wants to represent the unrepresented!...
While reading "The Motorcycle Diaries" I kept waiting to come across the section that discusses the decisive moment when Che knew his fate or destiny was sealed as an "Emancipator... Read more
Published on Dec 20 2001 by Eddie Johnson Jr.
The Motorcycle Diaries
Some books have the ability to change lives. This is one of those books. Less than one month after reading it, I quit my job and left the U.S. Read more
Published on Oct 2 2001 by Lynn Stover
Not an interesting read
I more or less stumbled upon this book looking for books on travelling in South America, which is one of my passions. Read more
Published on July 12 2001 by rickjames8
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