The Bolivian Diary
The Bolivian Diary by Che Guevara, published by Harper Perennial in 2009, presents a detailed account of Guevara’s final year as he attempts to initiate a guerrilla insurrection against Bolivia’s military government. This edition includes Fidel Castro’s “A Necessary Introduction,” which addresses the inaccuracies of a previous edition created by the C.I.A. The diary offers insights into Guevara’s experiences and challenges, reflecting a more seasoned and health-compromised version of the revolutionary figure compared to his earlier works.
Readers will find a narrative that captures the daily struggles of Guevara and his small guerrilla group as they confront a formidable military force. The text delves into themes of political upheaval and military strategy, providing a historical context for the events surrounding Guevara’s efforts in Latin America. With 303 pages, this English-language edition serves as a significant literary collection that sheds light on the complexities of revolutions and wars of independence, culminating in the poignant final entries that detail the days leading up to Guevara’s capture and subsequent death.
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This new edition of Che Guevara’s diary of the last year of his life describes Che’s efforts to launch a guerrilla insurrection against the military government of Bolivia. It was found in his backpack when he was captured by the Bolivian Army in October 1967.This edition includes Fidel Castro’s “A Necessary Introduction,” exposing the lies of an earlier, pre-emptive edition prepared by the C.I.A. to discredit Che and the Bolivian expedition, as well as the Cuban Revolution itself. The Bolivian Diary reveals an older, more time-tested, and health-compromised Che than either the exuberant The Motorcycle Diaries or the mature and implacable Congo Diary. There is rich irony here as he recounts the daily challenges faced by his small guerrilla band, the pronouncements of the military government, and the actions of the large military force attacking them. The last entry describes the day before Che’s capture, two days before his murder.
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