Ignacio Ramonet Book order

Hugo Chavez's extraordinary story-in his own words

The acclaimed autobiography of Fidel Castro, one of the towering political figures of our age, who dominated both Cuba and the world stage for over half a century. Here Castro tells his story in full for the first time, speaking openly about everything from his parents and earliest influences to his imprisonment, guerrilla war and the Cuban revolution and on to the Bay of Pigs, the missile crisis and his relationship with Che Guevara. He also remembers the people he knew, from John F. Kennedy to Ernest Hemingway. Whatever your views on Castro are, this is an essential record of an incredible life - and even more extraordinary times. 'Cubaphiles are all the richer for this book ... Castro's prodigious gifts are well displayed: his formidable erudition, steely discipline, epic curiosity and his astute grasp of history' Financial Times 'Castro's life has been extraordinary and he can tell a good story' Evening Standard

Presents a series of interviews by Ignacio Ramonet, well-known activist and editor of "Le Monde Diplomatique", in which Fidel Castro describes his life. He discusses his parents, his earliest influences, the beginnings of the revolution, his relationship with Che Guevara, the Bay of Pigs, the Carter years, and Cuban migration to the US

Ignacio Ramonet explores the profound global transformations following the events of 9/11, drawing parallels to the influential ideas of Noam Chomsky. The book delves into the political, social, and cultural shifts that have reshaped contemporary society, offering critical insights into the implications of these changes on democracy and freedom. Ramonet's analysis provides a thought-provoking perspective on the impact of terrorism and the responses it has elicited from governments and citizens alike.