Topic > An Essay on Che Guevara - 592

Anderson's Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life is an insightful and definitive biography of Che Guevara's life. Anderson has written a very thorough and engaging book, separating the myth from the man. Anderson spoke directly with many important people in Guevara's life, including his wives and the wife of the man who executed him. Even after his death, Che's life continues to shine in history as a symbol of revolutionary communism. Che was a Latin American revolutionary who wanted to end poverty in Latin America and the injustice brought by imperialism. Born Ernesto Guevara in Rosario, Argentina, Che lived a very comfortable life, as both his parents came from wealthy families. He developed asthma as a child and his condition affected him for the rest of his life. Due to his illness, his mother educated him until he was nine. After high school and college, Che attended and graduated with a medical degree, but he had a desire to travel. He and his friends became avid travelers when they had time off from school. One of his trips around Latin...