by Che Guevara
First published 1993
Young Ernesto "Che" Guevara sets off on a life-changing journey across South America, his motorcycle his only companion. As he weaves through the rugged landscapes, he encounters the destitute and dispossessed, their struggles stirring a budding political consciousness. This raw, honest travelogue captures Che's transformation from a privileged medical student to a revolutionary icon, his awakening to the vast inequalities of the continent foreshadowing the seismic changes to come.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, travel, 20th-century, adventure, autobiography
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, transformation
Setting: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Latin America, Peru, South America, Venezuela
Period: 1952, 20th century
155 pages · Paperback · FOURTH ESTATE