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Fidel Castro

In His Own Words

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Fidel Castro

By: Alex Moore
Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
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From revolutionary to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the world's most controversial leaders and perhaps its most enduring. As Cuba's president for nearly 50 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 President Obama's view of America's relationship with Cuba. Castro's death is covered as well as the world's reaction to it.

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 one's 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.

©2017 Hollan Publishing (P)2017 Tantor 21st Century Americas Caribbean & West Indies Modern Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government Presidents & Heads of State Russia Cuba United States Caribbean Cold War

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My only disappointment is that this book is too brief. The extracts from Fidel’s speeches is a must listen for all.

Fidel is the leader we need

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I really enjoyed this book and hearing Castro speak in his own words. Highly recommend.

Great story

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fascinating to hear the great man in his own words. read with great Passion by the narrator

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An amazing story of the life of one of the most inspirational people of the 20th century told in his own words

Gripping

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Chapter 1 shows the authors perceived scale for judging Castro’s legacy. On one hand; Fidel is a hero who improved conditions for women and minorities, increased literacy, helped fight against apartheid… on the other hand; he nationalised businesses, cut into PROFIT MARGINS, AND SOCIALIZED HEALTHCARE! (Those poor capitalist exploiters!)

In chapter 20 the author describes how Castro respects/supports women. Then “On the other hand” proceeds to describe Fidel’s Cuba as an “exploitative, torturous environment that represses women worse than any third world regime”. The author then only gives evidence to support the empowerment of women in Cuba under Castro.

It’s as if any positive achievements of the revolution has to be countered by the author with American capitalist propaganda (that he never proves) just to give the reader a balanced view.

Overall it’s an okay listen if the listener is able to decipher the propaganda from the truth. It initially gave the illusion of being impartial but later into the book it’s becomes clear the author has no clue what socialism is.

The author should stick to writing about ballroom dancing and stay out of politics.

It’s no wonder this book was free on Audible.

Close Guantanamo.
End the Embargo. Unblock Cuba.

Viva Ché, Viva Fidel, Viva Cuba 🇨🇺

Disappointing

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