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Che Guevara's widow remembers a great revolutionary romance tragically cut short by Che's assassination in Bolivia. With a new introduction to be announced soon.
When Aleida March first met Che Guevara, she was a twenty-year-old combatant from the provinces of Cuba, he an already legendary revolutionary and larger-than-life leader. And yet there was another, more human side to Che, one Aleida was given special access to, first as his trusted companera and later as the love of his life.
With great immediacy and poignancy, Aleida recounts the story of their epic romance-their fitful courtship against the backdrop of the Cuban revolutionary war, their marriage at the war's end and the birth of their four children, up through Che's tragic assassination in Bolivia less than ten years later. Featuring excerpts from their letters, nearly one hundred never-before-seen photographs from their private collection, and a moving short story Che wrote for Aleida, here is an intimate look at the man behind the legend and the tenacious, courageous woman who knew him best-a story of passionate love, wrenching sacrifice, and unwavering heroism.
About the Author
Aleida March is the director of the Che Guevara Studies Centre, Cuba. From a humble family background, she joined the Cuban revolutionary underground movement as a young teacher in Santa Clara, central Cuba. She met Che during the revolutionary war and they married in June 1959. She lives with their four children and numerous grandchildren in Havana.
When Aleida March first met Che Guevara, she was a twenty-year-old combatant from the provinces of Cuba, he an already legendary revolutionary and larger-than-life leader. And yet there was another, more human side to Che, one Aleida was given special access to, first as his trusted companera and later as the love of his life.
With great immediacy and poignancy, Aleida recounts the story of their epic romance-their fitful courtship against the backdrop of the Cuban revolutionary war, their marriage at the war's end and the birth of their four children, up through Che's tragic assassination in Bolivia less than ten years later. Featuring excerpts from their letters, nearly one hundred never-before-seen photographs from their private collection, and a moving short story Che wrote for Aleida, here is an intimate look at the man behind the legend and the tenacious, courageous woman who knew him best-a story of passionate love, wrenching sacrifice, and unwavering heroism.
About the Author
Aleida March is the director of the Che Guevara Studies Centre, Cuba. From a humble family background, she joined the Cuban revolutionary underground movement as a young teacher in Santa Clara, central Cuba. She met Che during the revolutionary war and they married in June 1959. She lives with their four children and numerous grandchildren in Havana.
Industry Reviews
"Comprised of what March calls her ‘most cherished memories,’ the book is both a love story and a new, engaging perspective on the Cuban Revolution a nd one of its iconic leaders.” –Publishers Weekly
“The informative and poignant story of a rather modest woman thrust into the center of some important historical events.” —Booklist
“As Che's widow, Aleida writes with passion and poignancy of their shar ed political dreams for the future and their family. Never before have readers been offered such an intimate insight into the man behind one of the great political symbols of our time.” —Goodreads
“The informative and poignant story of a rather modest woman thrust into the center of some important historical events.” —Booklist
“As Che's widow, Aleida writes with passion and poignancy of their shar ed political dreams for the future and their family. Never before have readers been offered such an intimate insight into the man behind one of the great political symbols of our time.” —Goodreads
ISBN: 9781644212059
ISBN-10: 1644212056
Series: The Che Guevara Library
Published: 24th September 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 176
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Dimensions (cm): 21.4 x 13.9 x 1.8
Weight (kg): 0.29
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