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After Fidel by Brian Latell
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After Fidel

The Inside Story of Castro’s Regime and Cuba’s Next Leader

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Narrator Stefan Rudnicki

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Length 10 hours 49 minutes
Language English
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In this compelling, behind-the-scenes account, former top CIA officer and Cuba expert Brian Latell examines the extraordinary Castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of Fidel’s younger brother, Raul. Exploring the brothers’ remarkable relationship, he reveals how Fidel and Raul have collaborated, divided responsibilities, and resolved disagreements for more than forty-six years—a challenge to the notion that the little-known Raul has been an insignificant player. The result is an intimate portrait of two enigmatic men and a new understanding of the psychology and motivation behind their actions. Based on his insider knowledge of Raul, Latell projects what kind of leader he will be and how the shift in power might influence US-Cuban relations.

Brian Latell began tracking Cuba for the CIA in the early 1960s. Today, as senior research associate at the Institute for Cuban and Cuban American Studies at the University of Miami, he continues as one of the most distinguished and frequently quoted experts. A former national intelligence officer for Latin America and director of the CIA’s Center for the Study of Intelligence, he has written for the Washington Post, Miami Herald, Wall Street Journal, Time, and many other American and international publications. He is the author of Castro’s Secrets and After Fidel, which has been translated into eight languages.

Stefan Rudnicki is a Grammy-winning audiobook producer and an award-winning narrator who has won several Audie Awards, as well as more than twenty-five Earphones Awards, and been named one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices.

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Reviews

“Few Americans understand Cuba—past, present, and future—better than Brian Latell. He has combined an old CIA hand’s knowledge and insights with a clear, readable writer’s touch to bring both Castros—Fidel and his enigmatic brother Raul—to life.

“Those hungry for a greater understanding of Fidel’s character and the complicated relationship between the Castro brothers will find priceless nuggets here.”

“Stefan Rudnicki’s deep, articulate voice carries the listener through the detailed commentary.”

“Latell dispels many of the fallacies, myths, and legends about Fidel…[A] readable narrative and an excellent addition to the growing literature on Cuba. Highly recommended.”

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