FIDEL CASTRO
August 13, 1926 â November 26, 2016.
âA revolution is a struggle between the future and the past.â
--Fidel Castro
From revolutionary and symbol of strength to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the worldâs most controversial leaders, and perhaps its most enduring. As Cubaâs towering and charismatic president for nearly fifty years, Castroâs influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purposeâgood or badâCastro kept the Cuban people devoted and the world enthralled.
From his earliest years as a student rebel to his role in Cuba's social reform to The Cuban Missile Crisis, his life is covered in extensive detail within this book. The transfer of power to Raul Castro is explored as well as the changes to Cuban/American diplomatic relations, including Obamaâs view of Americaâs relationship with Cuba. Castroâs death is covered as well as the worldâs the reaction to it, including the views of American and Cuban people and the differing reactions of Obama and Trump.
A comprehensive look into each stage of Castroâs life and leadership
More than a dozen color photos spanning the Cuban leaderâs life
Comes complete with Castroâs most resonating speeches
Fidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castroâs life, triumphs, and misdeeds, but it is a look at the people and places affected by his politics before, during, and after the age of Cuban embargo. Regardless of readersâ political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leaderâs influence on the Cuban people, The United States, and the world will continue to echo through time.