Fidel: A Critical Portrait
by Tad Szulc
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Author: Tad SzulcEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-02-08
ISBN: 0380808889
Number of pages: 704
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Book Review: A fascinating history
Summary: 5 Stars
I have recently discovered a wonderful genre of historical reading: Cuban history! From Fidel Castro, and Jose Marti, to Che Guevara and Antonio Maceo, the history of the island is rich with characters whose stories are as good as any fictional action/adventure tale. I have read plenty of stories about Fidel, and this one is the most complete. There is little information on Fidel's life (up until publication) that cannot be found in this book. The writing is objective, and focuses on both the triumphs and failures of the Castro regime. It is not a quick read, it is very detailed, and I had to renew it from the library twice. Say what you will about Fidel politically, the man has lived a fascinating life, and has survived insurmountable odds and countless assassination attempts. With incredible resourcefulness and sheer determination, he managed to survive. No doubt he has left an impact that cannot be ignored and only time will tell if in history, he is truly absolved.
Mark McGinty is the author of "Elvis and the Blue Moon Conspiracy"
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