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Summary: An Insight on a Future Revolutionary.
Review: This is a great book that gives an illuminating insight into the events that molded a future revolutionary leader...and the most inspirational of the writings on his young life I have found. His special relationship with the lepers of the South American continent lends a human aspect to the rose-colored life of this future revolutionary.
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Summary: Much more than a T. Shirt
Review: This is Ernesto Guevara's diary of his trip around South America with his friend Alberto Granado. They travel on a battered motorcycle which quickly gives up the ghost. The writer here is a young Argentinian medical student - not the revolutionary who was to become world famous as Che within ten years.
He is a surprisingly good writer. The images of South America are beautiful. He observes and comments on the injustices that he encounters. These are the early hints of what was to come. Especially powerful are his encounters with leprosy sufferers. But there is also a fair share of humour as the two young man get into a series of scrapes as their money and luck regularly run short.
This is the best non-fiction that I have read for a long time. Guevara comes across as a man of intelligence and sensitivity - he is certainly more than a T. Shirt!
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Summary: che as a human
Review: this is one of the best things i have ever read. it's che guevara as a human being, a young man, before he became a political figure and a romaticised icon. no, it's not a marxist book per se, it's not even very political. but it's not supposed to be 'das kapital' -- it's che's journals, his thoughts, feelings, observations on his journey through south america at 23 and the adventures, people, and day-to-day hardships he and his friend alberto faced. though it does show how his political views were developed, i don't even think that's the most important thing. the really great thing about this book is that it lets the reader into che's mind -- and heart -- not only as a revolutionary but as a human being. ten million stars.
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Summary: Very Entertaining
Review: This was my first exposure to Che. I only read the book becuase I wanted to see the movie. I found the book to be an excellent read; it was very entertaining. This book also provides interesting insight into why he became a revolutionary. Because it was written by Che, I do wonder what his motivation was in writting it. Overall, it is quick, entertaining, and informative.
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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: was a superb book which had me enthrealled through the duration.looking at it as both a travewl guide and a guide to the ever-evolving thoughts of an inteligent young man with a huge heart
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Summary: A man who wants to represent the unrepresented!...
Review: While reading "The Motorcycle Diaries" I kept waiting to come across the section that discusses the decisive moment when Che knew his fate or destiny was sealed as an "Emancipator of the People". I finally arrived at that section titled "As An Afterthought" and recieved my answer. Prior to this section, it is wonderous time in this 23 year old life. He, basically threw his spirit to the wind and lived. I wonder if Che knew that all that he had seen and heard would eventually become instrumental in his descision to change the course of his destiny. I am a believer of one's destiny is decided upon by two entities. One being the Creator of All and you the person. This book is an excellent read. It is rumored that Robert Redford is working on a movie about this book. It will be interesting to see his depiction and interpretation of this man's early personal journey from the eyes, heart and soul of man who represents the place where distortion and reality is not a factor in making a truthful, factual, and informative movie. No one will be disappointed if they read this book. If you never thrown your spirit to wind you truly can not understand what this journey is really like. I was fortunate and able to do just that. What I saw will remain inprinted on my soul and psyche for the remaining days of my life. ...Read this and enjoy
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Summary: Motorcycle Diaries: A Journey Around South America
Review: While the topic of Che Guevera's South American travels is worthwhile, the title is a bit misleading. Guevera and his traveling companion abandon their motorcycle, "La Ponderosa II" before they're a quarter way through their trip. Thus, from the perspective of an adventure motorcycle journey log, it disappoints. However, from the perspective of learning more about the development of Che's socialist philosophy, it's most valuable. Guevera well documents some of the incidents during this trip that help fuel his allegiance with the prolitariat. Written in a narrative form, this is not a day-by-day, hour-by-hour dry account of Che's journey. Rather, it appears that upon returning to Argentina, he reviewed his diary notes and distilled them into narrative prose. All in all, it was a worthwhile, if quick, read.
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Summary: Motorcycle Diaries: A Journey Around South America
Review: While the topic of Che Guevera's South American travels is worthwhile, the title is a bit misleading. Guevera and his traveling companion abandon their motorcycle, "La Ponderosa II" before they're a quarter way through their trip. Thus, from the perspective of an adventure motorcycle journey log, it disappoints. However, from the perspective of learning more about the development of Che's socialist philosophy, it's most valuable. Guevera well documents some of the incidents during this trip that help fuel his allegiance with the prolitariat. Written in a narrative form, this is not a day-by-day, hour-by-hour dry account of Che's journey. Rather, it appears that upon returning to Argentina, he reviewed his diary notes and distilled them into narrative prose. All in all, it was a worthwhile, if quick, read.
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Summary: Viva Che!
Review: You'll enjoy this Che much more than that other one, the cardboard revolutionary, who liked to pose for oversized posters with a cigar in his mouth!
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