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In his final diary, Che Guevara discusses the final days of his life prior to his execution. The Bolivian Diary is a collection of memoirs compiled from the notes found in Guevara’s backpack. Summary of the Book He came like a wind, and like the wind, he was taken from the world. It is impossible to deny Che Guevara’s influence on the modern world. In truth, there are few who have inspired the populace of the world at large as he has. Wherever one goes, one isn’t too far from one of the iconic t-shirts displaying his name. However, Che Guevara is far more than an icon. In this diary, his last before his execution by the Bolivian Army, he wrote about his experiences in the forests of South America, his difficulties at administering and training the guerrilla army, and managing to find supplies for it. Compiled by his widow, Aleida March and introduced by Fidel Castro himself, this is a book that deserves to be read by all those who wish to understand what motivates a martyr. About Che Guevara Ernesto Che Guevara was an Argentine Marxist Revolutionary, physician, author, guerilla leader, military theorist and tactician known for his role in the Cuban Revolution. He is considered to be an icon of counterculture, rebellion and his visage has become a widely recognized insignia in popular culture.