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Summary: Some good content hidden in jungle of propaganda
Review: I purchased and read this book because I had read a biography on Che Guevera ("Che"), and was expecting hardcore, insightful, tactical and managerial information. The truth, however, is that this books is crammed with Che's own political ideologies, and one gets the impression that the author (sorry Che) is more interested in "convincing" than he is in "explaining". Truth be told, many people (including Che himself) have tried to stage and carry out revolutions based on the teachings of this book-- Che himself tried and failed twice, paying with his life the second time. I have no hard numbers on the others, but I suspect most of them are dead, or in prison. There are mountains of condradictions in his work. He tries to make revolution seem as simple as baking a cake. Che wants you to believe in this so much that he does not properly explore his own ideas. I would recommend this book to anybody who is interested in the life of Che Guevera, but only as a tool to gain a better understanding of who he was. As a book on tactics, there are some good tidbits, but I've seen other books with more quality information. I am a fan of Che, but not of this book.
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Summary: Guerrilla Warfare
Review: I recall reading this book in highschool years ago as a study of the political climate during the 1960s (ironic considering that this book was written long before much of what the 60s were remembered as ever happened), and I've got say that it's still quite relevent, and important today. I tend not to believe in the myth surrounding the freedom fighter know as Ernesto "Che" Guevara, but there is no denying his ability to write a handbook relating to the revolutionary ethics which he had used during the 1959 overthrow of the Batista dictatorship (which put Fidel Castro into power in Cuba). Though little more than a rehash of the many revolutionary handbooks which currently exist (Abbie Hoffman's "Steal This Book", "The Warrior's Handbook" by Louis Hall, etc.) it's a great read none the less.
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Summary: Interesting, as a historical document.
Review: I would recommend this book in a study of Cuba or of Latin American history in general. I would not, however, recommend this book for 'fun reading' or any truly useful insight into modern politics.
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Summary: For the Hardcore Only
Review: I'd recommend this book to only two types of readers. The first is the serious student of Che Guevera. His prose is poor, and his logic is constrained by the shibboleths of Marxism-Leninism, but it nonetheless provides a window into Che's own thoughts on the practicalities of revolution. The second group for whom this book would be of value is the student of guerrilla warfare. Now, Che's book is probably the last I'd recommend to anyone in that area (there are too many other books that are much better), but it is not without some merit. The bottom line of this book is that Che has some very interesting toughts on revolution and guerrilla warfare. However, for the student of guerrilla warfare, Che's words must ultimately be taken with a big grain of salt. The corruption and incompetentence of the Batista regime and its rag-tag army made Che's war in Cuba a little too easy. When he encountered tougher foes in the Congo and Bolivia, he accomplished little but his own martyrdom. This is simply not the work of one of the great military leaders in his field, merely one of the most publicized.
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Summary: Come on, how can you not like Che?
Review: I'm not so sure Che didn't have a little tongue in cheek in some parts of this do-it-yourself guide to taking over your own banana republic. Come on,... dried fish has good nutritional value? After a while you get used to living without underwear? Anyone who takes seriously the idea that this is the key to defeating armed national forces (supported by the USA) with your very own little guerilla foco needs to spend a lot more time studying Cuban history. Sorry, Che, the revolution was won because the overwhelming majority of the people wanted it, not because you sketched the proper use of a hammock. Nonetheless, anything from Che is a jewel, we miss you comandante, que dios te bendiga.
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Summary: Rebellion at it's absolute best!
Review: If you've ever been oppressed, outcasted, or in anyway discriminated, this book gives you the inspiration that you need. As you read about how Che and Fiedel destroyed Bautista's oppressive dictatorship, you begin to feel the power you need to take a stand yourself. This book is a near Bible for any sort of rebellion, and is absolutely worth buying.
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Summary: Radical Chic at its Chicest
Review: It's all so long ago. I remember sitting under an eucalyptus tree in Ethiopia in 1982 and listening to Marxist-Leninist Internationalism and how peasants who had never seen an industry or a capitalist were being exploited by the forces of imperialism. Reading the classic books of Che Guevara and his obsessive dreams of emancipation by guerillas, it is almost like an exposition on the devine rights of kings or a doctrine of a flat earth. But if you know the rest of the story about this man you expect all the things he says. It all fits in with the battle of Santa Clara, his dreams of turning the Congo into Cuba or inspiring Bolivian farmers to unite in the dream of transforming the old and corrupt into something beautiful and new. I think that this book should be a required part of a liberal education, not because it preaches bloody revolution but rather that Che Guevara is an icon of our times, martyred, mutilated and buried in a field by people who would never understand why he made the sacrifices he did or even what he wanted to say.
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Summary: The Guerilla Warfare Bible
Review: Ive read every book you could find in Amazon.com about guerilla warfare and improvised explosives, muntions, etc. and this book is the most informational and best written out of them all. Whether you have a practical aplication to this book or enjoy reading about strategy this book is the book for you.
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Summary: see through his eyes
Review: Let Ché explain himself to you directly. Understand his philosophy. Let him adress your doubts. Learn his tactics. And then realize how he did not follow his own rules in Bolivia. This was his fatal error. This is a outstanding book! A can't put it down book! A weekend read. Don't pass it by! I can't believe it's so inexpensive! It's worth so much! A definate collector!
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Summary: Not just a "how to" book
Review: Most people feel the need to regard this book as an instruction manual. It was intended as such, but as a mature reader, one should take the context into account. This book embodies the spirit of a courageous warrior who's attributes all of us wish we had. This book is recomended not just for those aspiring to revolt against their oppressors, but those who wish to learn of the ideals of one of the greatest men ever born.
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