«This is a splendid book, which narrates the tragedy of a Cuban, Oswaldo Payá, who dared to oppose Fidel Castro in communist Cuba, and paid dearly for it. David E. Hoffman's research is magnificent and his biography reads like a great novel.»

Mario Vargas Llosa, Winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature

«David Hoffman has written a penetrating account of Cuban history, highlighting the true nature of the Castro regime and the courage of one man who became a threat to it. Through this extraordinary book, the world can now learn the story of Oswaldo Payá and understand why my friend Vaclav Havel nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize.»

Madeleine K. Albright, United States Secretary of State, 1997–2001

«This blend of biography and history has the intrigue and surprise of a well-written spy novel.»

Booklist

«[F]inely detailed ... A welcome study of political resistance by figures unknown to most readers outside Cuba.»

Kirkus

«[A]n engrossing history of modern Cuba ... an intriguing and often inspiring look at the courage of one man's convictions.»

Publishers Weekly

«With his signature flair for joining white-knuckle narrative to meticulous journalism, Hoffman brings us a ground-breaking biography. Hoffman's portrait of Oswaldo Payá offers a sweeping panorama of Castro's Cuba, from its glimmers of promise to its devastating plunge into authoritarianism.»

Marie Arana, author of Bolívar: American Liberator