CHE by Jon Anderson

Jon Anderson's epic account of communist revolutionary Che Guevara's life is an enthralling depiction of the desperation of Cold War era South America as much as it is a detailed and enthusiastic biography. While Anderson occasionally appears to have an affectionate bias for Che, he succeeds in not smoothing over the darker aspects of his life, including the executions of hundreds of former Batista officials. Overall, "Che" is an incredible look into the mind of a complex man, and is a surprisingly rewarding read.