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Even to those without Marxist sympathies, Che Guevara (1928-67) was a dashing, charismatic figure: the asthmatic son of an aristocratic Argentine family whose sympathy for the world's oppressed turned him into a socialist revolutionary, the valued comrade-in-arms of Cuba's Fidel Castro and a leader of guerilla warfare in Latin America and Africa. Journalist Jon Lee Anderson's lengthy and absorbing portrait captures the complexities of international politics (revolutionary and counter); his painstaking research has unearthed a remarkable amount of new material, including information about Guevara's death at the hands of the Bolivian military. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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Although Ernesto "Che" Guevara was captured and killed in the mountains of Bolivia in 1967 at the age of 39, his thought and example continue to affect revolutionary movements throughout the world. Much has been written about this guerrilla fighter, ideologue, and world leader, but an adequate biography has not been available, in part because of restrictions on information imposed by the Cuban government. Assisted by Che's widow and family, journalist Anderson (Guerrillas, LJ 9/1/92) was able to interview close friends and associates of Che throughout the world, including in Russia and Cuba. Anderson also gained access to Cuban archives and documents never before consulted. He has written an important journalistic biography that is sympathetic to this influential figure. Though controversy will surround this book (as it always does when the subject is Che), this is an important volume that should be in all academic and most public libraries.?Mark L. Grover, Brigham Young Univ., Provo
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Revolutionary Life, Jun 26 2004
By JMack (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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Ernesto "Che" Guevara was a revolutionary. He was born in Argentina but never called the country home after his college years, studying medicine. Through his travels during his college years, he became aware of the povery and inequality in South America. This inspired him to fight for the equality he felt Marxism would bring. Che is known for his effect on the communist revolution in Cuba. He also fought in falied revolutions in Congo and Bolivia. It is safe to say that he is a man who impacted the world even if you do not agree with his political views. He is the man who invented guerrilla warfare.

John Lee Anderson's book is the definitive book on Che Guevara. At times, it is almost too detailed with its nearly 800 page length. In reality, a book being too detailed is a compliment. The pictures he chose to include in the text are outstanding. Many of the pictures have been in CIA possession for years, and unseen to the public.

While not directly a goal of the book, I enjoyed the insight this book gives into the relationship between Che and Fidel Castro. Anderson lets the reader draw conclusions rather than telling the reader what to think. While Castro believed in communism, Guevara was held policies more closely to the writing of Karl Marx. Che was willing to criticize policy if he felt it was not "Marxist enough". Unlike Castro, Che was willing to criticize the Soviet Union leaders for not living in the true equality that communism is intended to be.

Despite Cuba's rivalry with the United States, I found it odd that more was not mentioned about the Cuba Missle Crisis. Guevara detested the United States, so it seems he would have had more to say in the matter. If he did have more to say, little is mentioned in the book.

Because of its length, readers need some spare time to take in this whole book. The thoroughness of the product makes reading this book a rewarding experience.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "most complete human being of our age" -- Sartre, May 30 2004
By Anthony (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Serviceable Biography, May 19 2004
By Issa Davary (United States) - See all my reviews
The first major biography of "El Che" comes three decades after his death. It is well worth the 30 year wait. At times it can be a grueling read (750+ pages, what do you expect?), but it is evident that Anderson worked long and hard on this book. Very well-researched, and, as another reviewer stated, makes you question the authenticity of some of the documents. Honestly, how can anyone be so well-connected? It has no pro- or anti-Che tilt, which is good. A great biographer lets the facts speak for themselves, and that is what Anderson does. All in all, this is a well-researched, well-written, well-footnoted biography of Ernesto "Che" Guevara. I gave it an extra star because it is the only decent biography of Che to date.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Troublemaker
First off, the recipes in this book are no bueno -- the Colonel makes chicken better than this, and that ain't saying much. Second, Che is still riding Fidel's coattails. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2004 by Ann Lesters

5.0 out of 5 stars Che's world becomes your world
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... Read more
Published on May 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulously researched and written. Highly entertaining
This is a first class biography by a world class journalist. Jon Lee Anderson's biography of Che Guevara is unparalleled in its scholarship and accessibility. Read more
Published on Mar 2 2004 by Taos Turner

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful
Speaking as El Che or as my friends call me Chevara, I am very disappointed in this book. There is no mention of my secret recipe for fried chicken, second this is a really bad... Read more
Published on Feb 4 2004 by Che Guevara

5.0 out of 5 stars 60's global icon humanized
Of the four lengthy bios of Che released during an 18 month period Anderson is the best, bar none. Che, from just after the sucessful Cuban revolution until the mid 70's was the... Read more
Published on Feb 4 2004 by Richard Baker

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing
I expected about the Che I know and love. Instead this cheap and inadequate book makes his life seem truely trivial. Read more
Published on Jan 30 2004 by V.I Lenin

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book..
Well I was very impressed at the amout of work that Jon Anderson put into this book. It accounts for so much in Che's life. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004 by yessca

5.0 out of 5 stars THE END OF CAPITALISM...
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. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars A Review from the moderate Right
Well written and easy reading..Jon Lee Anderson certainly did his homework. Though Mr Anderson tried very hard to write this biography without a leftist slant, his sympathies come... Read more
Published on Nov 14 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars worth the read
Probably the most thorough book and biography on Ernesto Che Guevara. Plus just the right background information to really give you a sense of Che's life and the circumstances in... Read more
Published on Aug 25 2003 by jack

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