To resist is to win!: The autobiography of Xanana Gusmao with selected letters & speeches

by Xanana Gusmão

Raising a Nation, the third volume of Xanana Gusmao's speeches, shows the intellect, emotion, and poetry that the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste displayed in his public speaking, and in his leadership. Xanana Gusmao's journey to become leader of his country is one of the world's great stories. From guerrilla fighter during his country's occupation, to a prisoner in exile, and finally returning to become one of the founding fathers of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Xanana Gusmao's life has provided him with the political and visceral experiences that few other modern political leaders possess. The speeches collected here, celebrate how one man has taken his small, new nation onto the international stage. To the world's established nations they stand as a reminder that leaders with honesty, humility, and clarity of vision have a place in our world. To emerging nations, following in Timor-Leste's footsteps, these speeches will provide practical insight into nationbuilding in the t

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Felix Sun · Rating 4 out of 5]

A (lucky) unique discovery. This autobiography also explains in details the history of the invasion by Indonesia after Portugal left the country. Very different from you get from the traditional media.

[Dario Bongiovanni · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book about the life and work of Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao who has been hailed as the "poet warrior" or how I describe him: "Timorese Che Guevara". A window to the Resistance of the horrors suffered in the hands of the Indonesian occupation. A must read.