Fidel Castro

Unlike many biographies, his own autobiography and other books, this story navigates the uncharted territory of the early childhood influences, tragedies, and traumas that helped shape the personality and formative psychological development of one of the 20th Centuries iconic political figures. Using first hand accounts, multiple sources, and a diverse range of perspectives this book draws a complex picture than the superficial, stereotypical portrayals of Fidel Castro as a Marxist revolutionary. The book takes you into the hidden recesses of his mind, motivations and the impact significant people had on shaping his political perspective. In particular the impact growing up with the stigma of illegitimacy, complex family dynamics, and a father with a temper who ruled the household with an iron fist.

Unlike many biographies, his own autobiography and other books, this story navigates the uncharted territory of the early childhood influences, tragedies, and traumas that helped shape the personality and formative psychological development of one of the 20th Centuries iconic political figures. Using first hand accounts, multiple sources, and a diverse range of perspectives this book draws a complex picture than the superficial, stereotypical portrayals of Fidel Castro as a Marxist revolutionary. The book takes you into the hidden recesses of his mind, motivations and the impact significant people had on shaping his political perspective. In particular the impact growing up with the stigma of illegitimacy, complex family dynamics, and a father with a temper who ruled the household with an iron fist.

FIDEL CASTRO August 13, 1926 November 26, 2016. "A revolution is a struggle between the future and the past." --Fidel Castro From revolutionary and symbol of strength to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the world's most controversial leaders, and perhaps its most enduring. As Cuba's towering and charismatic president for nearly fifty years, Castro's influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purpose good or bad Castro 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 Obama's view of America's relationship with Cuba. Castro's death is covered as well as the world's 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 Castro's life and leadership More than a dozen color photos spanning the Cuban leader's life Comes complete with Castro's most resonating speeches Fidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castro's 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 readers' political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leader's influence on the Cuban people, The United States, and the world will continue to echo through time.

FIDEL CASTRO August 13, 1926 November 26, 2016. "A revolution is a struggle between the future and the past." --Fidel Castro From revolutionary and symbol of strength to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the world's most controversial leaders, and perhaps its most enduring. As Cuba's towering and charismatic president for nearly fifty years, Castro's influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purpose good or bad Castro 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 Obama's view of America's relationship with Cuba. Castro's death is covered as well as the world's 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 Castro's life and leadership More than a dozen color photos spanning the Cuban leader's life Comes complete with Castro's most resonating speeches Fidel Castro: In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castro's 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 readers' political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leader's influence on the Cuban people, The United States, and the world will continue to echo through time.