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PATRIOT

by Alexei Navalny

Narrator Matthew Goode

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Length 16 hours 46 minutes

Language English

Translators Arch Tait & Stephen Dalziel

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“Alexei Navalny was Vladimir Putin’s only major political opponent for the last decade, and his human rights and anticorruption activism earned him international recognition. For this, he survived multiple assassinations and was sentenced on trumped-up charges to one of the harshest prison camps in Russia, where he died in 2024 at only 47 years old. He began writing this memoir after his near-fatal poisoning in 2020, and his perspective on fighting against totalitarianism is timely and relevant to every global citizen today.”
— Zoe • Bookshop Santa Cruz

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**WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR** Patriot is the unforgettable life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time.Alexei Navalny’s poisoning in 2020 by the Russian security services was a global news event. In 2024 he died in a brutal Arctic prison. He began writing Patriot whilst recovering from his poisoning; it ends with his secret prison diaries. HUSBAND: He was a beacon to millions and became the sole political threat to Vladimir Putin. This is his life in his own words: his political awakening, his marriage and beloved family, his total commitment to taking on a corrupt regime and his enduring love of Russia and its people. PRISONER: We witness his message of hope gain nationwide support, his many arrests and harassment, and the incredible attempt on his life. We understand why he felt he had to return to Russia. In prison, we feel the power of his unbreakable spirit and sense of humour. PATRIOT: Patriot is as dramatic as Navalny’s life – and full of the passionate belief that good and freedom will prevail. It is an astonishingly positive account of a heroic life. ‘Charisma and courage dazzle on every page’ SUNDAY TIMES 'The greatest political figure of his generation' OBSERVER 'Inspiring, emboldening - a voice that will not be forgotten' NEW YORKER©2024 Alexei Navalny (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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Audiobook details

Author:
Alexei Navalny

Narrator:
Matthew Goode

ISBN:
9781529943788

Length:
16 hours 46 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Random House

Publication date:
October 22, 2024

Edition:
Unabridged

Libro.fm rank:
#24,536 Overall

Genre rank:
#1,116 in Politics & Economy

Reviews

Extraordinary ... The late Russian activist’s memoir is an insightful, sharp, and even humorous account of the fight against Putin’s regime – and a warning to the world … A brave and brilliant book Much has been written about the chilling realities of Putin’s Russia. Yet… Alexei Navalny is in a class of its own… Unflinching, defiant and even hopeful, the book… [is] a shocking and extraordinary “memorial” A worthy testament to the author’s resistance to Putin and a heartbreaking account of Russia’s collapse into war and repression … [Patriot] is the best example left to us of Navalny’s defiance, courage, humour, and love for a country he believed could become 'the beautiful Russia of the future' Charisma and courage still dazzle on every page. His voice is so vivid – fearless, playful, funny, clear-eyed – that while reading Patriot I kept finding myself forgetting he was dead Funny, fiery, reflective and tragic, laced with Navalny’s trademark wry humour and idealism Inspiring, emboldening – a voice that will not be forgotten Powerful ... A brave, passionate and intimate read about everything from family to activism Patriot, by the murdered Russian opposition leader, will be seen as a historic text … Its value lies not in what it tells you about the cruelties of Mr Putin’s regime, but in what it reveals about the human spirit This book is a gospel … impossible to stop reading ... [Navalny] is not going to be the political leader for future generations of Russians. But he might be the moral example – some kind of Russian messiah Alexei Navalny never loses faith that his cause is worth suffering for … [Patriot] is a testament to a famed dissident's extraordinary battle against despair as the Russian authorities gradually increase their crackdown against him Expand reviews