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An exclusive collection of Fidel Castro's own remarkably frank writings about his formative years. This new, expanded edition, featuring a brilliant introductory essay by Gabriel Garc a M rquez, includes previously unpublished personal reflections by the Cuban president.

"We have no doubt that he will make a brilliant name for himself. Fidel has what it takes and will make something of himself."--From Fidel Castro's final school report, 1945.

"Fidel Castro's autobiography in the form of personal sketches offering a glimpse of him as a young boy and as a young rebel . . . Fascinating reading."--Midwest Book Review

Also available in Spanish as Fidel en la memorio del joven que es (ISBN 1-876175-16-8)