This book features the furst full publication in English of Xanana Gusmao's part autobiography, written in secret in gaol in 1994. With it is a select collection of his spoken word and written work--speeches, interviews, essays, letters, political messages. This is a selection of the best, most interesting an dmost relevant words of this well-known political leader.
This collection is organised chronologically, in sections that represent distinct periods of Gusmao's leadership. It provides key insights into the philosophy and ideals behind the struggle of the East Timorese people for independence and documents the evolution of a significant world leader.