Greene's account of a five year personal involvement with Omar Torrijos, ruler of Panama from 1968-81 and Sergeant Chuchu, one of the few men in the National Guard whom the General trusted completely. It is a fascinating tribute to an inspirational politician in the vital period of his country's history, and to an unusual and enduring friendship.
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Greene's account of a five year personal involvement with Omar Torrijos, ruler of Panama from 1968-81 and Sergeant Chuchu, one of the few men in the National Guard whom the General trusted completely. It is a fascinating tribute to an inspirational politician in the vital period of his country's history, and to an unusual and enduring friendship.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 5x4x1; The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed. The board are in good condition. There is foxing on the block of the book and on the first blank page. Internally the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound and presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK.
All of Greene's writing is wonderful, but this book reminds me of his autobiography " A sort of life" and the novel "End of the Affair". It is touching and humorous. It also sheds light on a controversial foreign policy. I would recommend it highly.