The Motorcycle Diaries

Written on a journey to search and
explore North America, on the most faithful and supportive
motorcycle, ''La Poderosa'', this book is the first hand account of a
man, that our generation knows mostly as the most reoccurring face on
T-shirts, the man who was nicknamed ''Che'' by Cubans, the man who led
the Cuban revolution to victory. It becomes all the more personal,
when it is ''Che'' himself, recording his adventures through his long
journey, with his close friend, Alberto Granado. Alone on their not
so well planned trip, they could rightly be called the Tom Sawyer and
Huckleberry Finn from Latin America. This book records the
crucial period in ''Che'' Guevara''s life, the period before he goes on
to become a revolutionary, in true sense. This books remains innocent
revealing the appealing human being behind the revolutionary,
recording his experiences, his moments of ecstasy, his moments of
happiness, his moments of solitude, experiencing bliss. It would be
only just to call his journey with his friend, a journey of a
lifetime, filled with exotic sceneries, breathtakingly funny escapes,
eye-opening experiences of poverty and life''s disappointments. A
journey on which he discovers adventure, America, and most
importantly himself. This book is definitely a joy to read from the
start to the finish, almost allowing you to join in on the journey.
This journal of self discovery, binds you to his thoughts, making you
a witness to the most remarkable adventures of his life, engrossing
you in his accounts and stories so much so that you never want to put
down the book. ''Che''s account of his life on his long journey allows
you to learn from his experiences, if only to enjoy life. A must read
for people who want to know how the spirit of a young latin radical
developed.