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Che (Movie Tie-In Edition): The Diaries of Ernesto Che Guevara
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Che (Movie Tie-In Edition): The Diaries of Ernesto Che Guevara

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· Opens with Che’s first encounter with Fidel Castro in Mexico, when he immediately commits himself to join the guerrilla expedition to Cuba. · Describes the dramatic moment Che has to decide his future either as a doctor or a guerrilla fighter, symbolized by the choice of two backpacks: one with medicine, the other with ammunition. · Includes excerpts from both diaries as well as Che’s fiery speech at the UN General Assembly in New York in December 1964. · Interviews with US journalist Lisa Howard and CBS “Face the Nation” during his visit to New York representing the Cuban government. · Concludes with Che’s poetic letter to his parents before he sets out on the fateful Bolivia mission. · Includes maps, chronology and a useful glossary. · 36 pages of original photos of the period plus stills from the movie. · Movie tie-in cover. · Blurbs by Benicio del Toro and Steven Soderbergh. Also published in Spanish this season as Che: Diarios Guerrilleros, 978-1-921235-48-1
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PublisherOcean Press
Release dateJan 1, 2013
ISBN9781921700842
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"Ernesto Che" "Guevara"

Ernesto Che Guevara was a doctor and communist figure in the Cuban Revolution who went on to become a guerrilla leader in South America. He was born in Argentina. Guevara became part of Fidel Castro’s efforts to overthrow the Batista government in Cuba. He served as a military advisor to Castro and led guerrilla troops in battles against Batista forces. Executed by the Bolivian army in 1967, he has since been regarded as a martyred hero by generations of leftists worldwide. Guevara’s image remains a prevalent icon of leftist radicalism and anti-imperialism.

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    Che Guevara waas more than just an icon on a T-shirt, in his time he was a real revolutionary who played a key part in the Cuban revolution and was aiming to overthrow South American dictatorships to free the people.

    This book is a translation of the diary that he wrote when he was in Bolivia with a small team of revolutionaries. It is written with daily notes and reports on their progress as they move through the jungle, avoiding the army that is looking for them and talking to the peasants to get them onside.

    They have some early success in skirmishes with the army, but as they go on they suffer from health issues and have to keep continually moving. Their small numbers mean that every battle counts, but as the number of men on the government side increases, they start to lose men and the initiative that they had. Before long they are caught and captured.

    Takes a while to get going, and in the end isn't too bad as a read. It is full of facts about where they are and their progress, but throughout you get a sense of fear of the men as the net closes. The introduction is by Fidel Castro, and is a bit of a rant. Otherwise it is a reasonable read