"By critically examining the political trajectory of Lula, one of Brazil's most consequential political leaders, Pagliarini's innovative book sheds a new light on the recent history of the so-called country of the future , its contradictions, challenges, promises, and hopes." Rafael R. Ioris, Professor of Latin American History and Politics, University of Denver "This eloquently written history about the rise of a metalworker to the Brazilian presidency places Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's personal life and political career within the context of the dramatic changes as Brazil moved from dictatorship to democracy and then struggled to maintain economic and political stability in recent years." James N. Green, Professor Emeritus of Brazilian History and Culture, Brown University "A compelling, intelligent study of an exceptional life. As the forces of political darkness continue to gather, Pagliarini's examination of Lula's tenacity is as timely as it is luminous." Greg Grandin, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The End of the Myth "In this engaging, highly readable book, Andre Pagliarini pulls off a remarkable feat: he provides an illuminating and insightful account of Lula's political career and a lucid analysis of the last 100 years of Brazilian politics. A rare book that should be read by those who know a great deal about Brazilian politics as well as those who are just getting started.
" Barbara Weinstein, New York University "A compelling, intelligent study of an exceptional life. As the forces of political darkness continue to gather, Pagliarini's examination of Lula's tenacity is as timely as it is luminous." Greg Grandin, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The End of the Myth "In this engaging, highly readable book, Andre Pagliarini pulls off a remarkable feat: he provides an illuminating and insightful account of Lula's political career and a lucid analysis of the last 100 years of Brazilian politics. A rare book that should be read by those who know a great deal about Brazilian politics as well as those who are just getting started." Barbara Weinstein, New York University.