Che: A Memoir

I have studied psychology and having long known about the CHE individual I felt that this book would exhibit a good example of a special human being, with unusual needs and the book does exactly what I expected. There is some interesting facts about guerila motivations, along with their ways to handle power and society at large. The writings well denote and describe the activities of a borne rebel unaware of the deadly limits which he will attain in his dedication to the causes of others. There are some geography facts involved about foreign continents and a of examples of interactions by various class of people.It makes for a good document to peruse in order to get to know the CHE man's modus vivendi and operrandi in a violent environment which is so suited to his inate personality and ambitions. This is a very good reading which opens up upon and introduces readers to several areas of activities in the violent political society including the Cuban dilema.

This was a very readable, warm and even inspiring memoir of Che's adult years. Fidel Castro really brought him back to life in this book (and the book was almost impossible to put down)! It showed a side of Che about which I'd rarely read or seen in interviews, letting us know about his intense humanity in addition to his brilliance. Just like Castro's "History Will Absolve Me," this is a good, short book to read on a weekend day, and I'm sure I'll read it again in the future.

I have been looking for such a book for a long time. I wanted to read Castro's story on Che's death, how he received the news, how he made sure that news was correct, and how he addressed the world on that.This book is exactly about that, in addition to other related things.I found this book very interesting because of the things I mentioned. There are many stories on Che's death since it was unclear and a lot of people tried to change the true story. I'm not saying that Castro's story is the true one, it's just the closest one to truth, since he was strongly related to the matter.There are also few interviews with Castro on his relationship with Guevara. I completely enjoyed reading them, too.Generally speaking, the book is very good for those who are interested in Guevara.

Good book, good read.

This book contains one of the better accounts of Che Guevara's life, if only because it comes from his close friend and collaborator Fidel Castro. This is worth reading if you want to understand Che Guevara's part in history.

Che’s was a life worth learning about. Fidel’s comments and feelings were awesome to read. He had great affection for Che which is clearly stated.

My first book written by Fidel Castro. Interesting read, especially if you have read any of the books authored by Che himself! I got a copy for my Son also!

excellent book if you are into Cuban/South American history... Fidel Castro's writing is almost as good as his epic speeches... and if anyone should know about Che it would be Castro...Enjoy the read!!!

Part memoir, trascripted speeches & reflections on Che's Bolivian campaign by the leader of the Cuban RevolutionIf you hate Castro or just have an outright contempt for revolutionary figures than don't bother reading this book.I found it very moving; particularly Che's cowardly murder by the Bolivian military & the CIA dirty role in this affair.The close relationship between Castro and Che that was cultivated during the years of their joint struggle transcends friendship, comradeship & brotherhood; it goes beyond that and you feel in his death the loss of a soul mate 'irreplaceably lost' one who's loss is never forgotten and will always leave a voidI get the sense that Castro never stopped mourning him, that he always dreamed of him too often, it's truly sad' such a brave gallant figure ousted in the most cowardly fashion.

Bought first copy in Cuba. Started reading it on flight back home. I liked the fact the book was written by some body who knew Cher very well. An engaging, enlightening and honest account.

The book gives you the details about Che and his revolutionary war which he endure throughout his life. It may seem as a lenghthy one who reads book like this but that describes about Fidel's speech which he used throughout to defend the nation from America. This book is mostly about Fidel's opinion on Che and the speeches made by Fidel after Che's death and he also describes about the war which they led in Cuba. So, to read this you have to be patient and you should know about the Cuban war which overthrown Fulgencio Bastista.

Great read, happy with my purchase.

An in-depth look into the life of one of Latin America's biggest revolutionaries through the eyes of his fellow comrade, Fidel Castro. A very interesting read.