Patrick Symmes Livres

Set against the backdrop of 1940s Cuba, the narrative follows a group of boys from affluent families who were educated at the prestigious Colegio de Dolores. Their paths dramatically shift as they become entwined in the revolutionary upheaval led by Fidel and Raúl Castro. Trained by Jesuits, these boys were prepared for leadership but instead faced war and exile. Patrick Symmes offers a profound exploration of the origins of Fidel Castro and the transformative impact of his revolution on Cuban society, blending sweeping historical insights with personal stories.

"Armed with little more than a notebook, a copy of Che's book, and a few extra spark plugs, Patrick Symmes sets off on his BMW R80 G/S in search of the people and places encountered by Che. And a new adventure of man and motorcycle begins: a wanderer's quest for food, shelter, and wisdom. Symmes runs out of gas in an Argentine desert, wipes out in the Andes, and drinks himself blind with Che's travel partner, Alberto Grando, in Cuba. Here, too, is the portrait of a continent whose dreams of utopia give birth to not only freedom fighters, but tyrants whose methods include torture and mass murder."--BOOK JACKET.