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Reminiscences of the Cuban Revolutionary War: Authorized Edition Paperback – December 1, 2005

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THE BASIS OF THE MOVIE “CHE: PART ONE” FROM STEVEN SODERBERGH STARRING BENICIO DEL TORO

The dramatic art and acute perceptiveness evident in Che Guevara’s early diaries fully blossom in this highly readable and often entertaining account of the guerrilla war that led to the 1959 Cuban Revolution. Reminiscences is one of the two books for Steven Soderbergh’s biopic (along with The Bolivian Diary).

Feature chapters describe Che’s first meeting with Fidel in Mexico, the mythical moment when Che had to choose between a knapsack of medicine and another of ammunition, and the anguished story of the murdered puppy.

This new, thoroughly revised edition includes for the first time corrections made to the diary by Che himself and a preface by his daughter Aleida .

 “Reflects the life of an extraordinary and important man.”—Library Journal

“When Che Guevara cast his lot with Marxism and revolution the world of letters suffered an incalculable loss. Guevara is a brilliant, thoughtful writer. He is lucid, candid and revealing.”—The Cleveland Press

 

 

Features of this new edition include:

 

  • Preface by Aleida Guevara
  • Revised translation
  • Biographical note
  • Chronology
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  • 32 pp black and white photos
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One of Time magazine's "icons of the century, " Ernesto Che Guevara was born in Argentina and studied medicine. After meeting Fidel Castro in Mexico, he joined the revolutionary forces that overthrew the Batista dictatorship in Cuba. He later led guerrilla missions to Africa and Bolivia, where he was killed by CIA-backed forces.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ocean Press (December 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1920888330
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1920888336
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.07 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
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    Born in Rosario, Argentina, on June 14, 1928, and killed on October 9, 1967, the short life of Ernesto “Che” Guevara de la Serna is that of one of the greatest and most enduring revolutionary figures of all time. One of Time magazine's "icons of the 20th century,” Che was politicized first-hand during his travels as a young man around Latin America, witnessing the CIA-backed overthrow of the elected government of Jacobo Árbenz in 1954 in Guatemala. Soon after, he sought out a group of Cuban revolutionaries exiled in Mexico City and, in July 1955, immediately after meeting their leader Fidel Castro, enlisted in their expedition to overthrow Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. The Cubans nicknamed him "Che," a popular form of address in Argentina.

    After a fierce revolutionary struggle, General Batista fled on January 1, 1959, and Che became a key leader in the new revolutionary government. Until his murder in 1967, Che was also the main international representative of the Cuban revolutionary government, heading numerous delegations to Asia, Africa, and throughout the Americas.

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Isma'il
5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked the movie, you'll like the book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2017
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I really enjoyed this book because it offered a first-person perspective of the Cuban Revolutionary War. Those who are interested in what made Che Guevara the person he was and gave him the desire to fight for the Cuban people would probably be better off with an earlier book, like The Motorcycle Diaries. However, those who want the details of what went on with or around Che during the war, this book is the right one for you, especially if you've seen the movie and liked it. This volume gives Che's involvement with the war in a diary-style form, including dates and places. I found myself frequently referencing the map provided near the beginning of the book to fully understand what happened and why. Che both writes of events in a matter-of-fact manner and also how some events affected him personally and the others who joined him in the struggle for Cuban independence. I especially recommend this book for history buffs because of the above-mentioned reasons. Overall, some of it was rather dry, but it was still a great read.
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kclark
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2010
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This book was a little bit if a mystery to me when i ordered it as i was tring to find a book written by Ernesto "Che" Guevara and previosly ordered "guerrilla warfare" and was most disappointed. However, upon purchasing and reading this book I relized i found what i was looking for a book with a "storyline" and a little insight into Che's mind. Knowing little about the Cuban Revolution i put a lot of faith in the author who is obviosly biased, however, i found the book very interesting as it is not necessarily a day by day of the cuban revolution, but a selection of events and the thoughts of a soldier, who became on of the most well known names in Latin American history. I would suggest this book to anyone that is interested in Che or the cuban revolution. It is well written and easy to read, with the exception of some of the names of his fellow soldiers. When I am finished with my current books i will be sure to order the Reminiscence of the Bolivian War also by Che.
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Robert Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars Feels scripted
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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Obviously this is a very “Che eye view” of the happenings of the Cuban revolution. It contains scant information on the overall strategic plans of the July 26th Movement which is oddly disappointing to me. Nonetheless, Che’s eloquent and matter of fact writing make this a good, quick read and a great view into the mind of one of the 20th centuries most polarizing figures during what is one of his most formative times
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Joe Sevenliss
5.0 out of 5 stars A candid day to day memoir of the revolution
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2013
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Che writes with a swift but accurate pen when writing about the daily struggles of the
revolution. What a capacity for remembering names and seemingly small details that
brought the daily revolution to life, sometimes sad sometimes brutal as only Che could.
recall. He had a brilliant mind which shines through in this memoir.
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Nicolas Lemus
5.0 out of 5 stars From plan to victory.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2009
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Reminiscences of the Cuban Revolutionary War is Ernesto Che Guevara's combat diary. He recorded the day ins & day out's of life in la sierra maestra. Che Guevara writes about the war that could never had been won if it hadn't of been for the dedication & sacrifices made by the people in la sierra maestra.
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Bill Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Hasta la victoria!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017
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Typical Che diary/reflection. I liked it.
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Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing story
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2004
This book is great for getting a bird's eye of the Cuban Revolution from an individual perspective. Guevara is meticulous in his notation of events and people. This is not the book to read if you are looking for a general study of the Revolution. Guevara does speak of Castro and Cienfuegos among others but this is Guevara's story. What most impressed me was his honesty about his men, his mistakes, and the conditions under which the Revolution occured. The bugs, the heat, the lack of food, the support from the residents of the Sierra Maestro are so well described that you truly get a sense of what the experience must have been like. Don't pass this book up.
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T. Trinchera
4.0 out of 5 stars A great written record
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2009
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I was compelled to read this book (and also Che's Bolivian Diary) after seeing the Soderbergh/Del Toro movie recently. I've read some recent reviews saying this book was boring but I don't agree, mainly because I've become so interested in Latin American history. I found it to be an intriguing account of Che's collaboration with Castro in Cuba.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book and Nice service
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K. McGowan
5.0 out of 5 stars From Youth to Man.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2014
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I purchased this book as part of the "Diaries" series written by Guevara.
It is the perfect follow on from Motorcycle and Latin America "Diaries".
Here we see the youthful adventurer doctor has matured into a commander on the guerrilla war in Cuba, working under Castro.
He is very honest and in his intimate writings will openly criticise himself if he fails or lets his Comrades down, always trying to learn from his mistakes, striving to be a better person for the revolution.
You have to read this book it in "Diaries" sequence, to do otherwise would be like walking in half way thorough an epic at the cinema and asking in a hushed voice "What's happening?"
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Corinne, Ontario, Canada
5.0 out of 5 stars Nobody said it better
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2013
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I like to learn from the horse's mouth, and nobody is (was) a better descriptive writer than Che.

Even if you don't sympathize with Castro's revolution, to learn from a unique insider how it all came about, and the sacrifices and hardships it involved, is far preferable, in my opinion, than from any third-party historical account.
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LL
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed reading
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2016
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interesting book to read. the book is one of the reference books for a project. Really enjoyed reading it
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belmont
5.0 out of 5 stars ... an interest in che guevara then this is an excellent read, seems quite factual
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2015
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If you have an interest in che guevara then this is an excellent read, seems quite factual, unlike some of the c.i.a. propagander about che.
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