PATRIOT

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AN INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER- The powerful and moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs 'Mind-blowing ... one extraordinary read' EMILY MAITLIS 'The greatest political figure of his generation' OBSERVER 'Part memoir, part diary, a political manifesto, a darkly funny adieu' BEN MACINTYRE 'Patriot will be seen as a historic text' ECONOMIST Patriot is the exhilarating life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time, who became a beacon to millions and the sole political threat to Vladimir Putin. This is Alexei Navalny's life in his own words- his Soviet childhood, 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. His 2020 poisoning by the Russian security services was a global news event. In 2024 he died in a brutal Siberian prison. He began writing Patriot whilst recovering from his poisoning; it ends with his prison diaries, seen here for the first time. We witness the growth of his nationwide support. We see his many arrests and harassment and, in stunning detail, the attempt on his life. We understand why he felt he had to return to Russia. In prison, he shows a spirit and a sense of humour that cannot be crushed. Patriot is as dramatic as its author's life - passionate that good and freedom will prevail. It is Alexei Navalny's final letter to the world, a rousing call to continue his work, an unforgettably positive account of a life that will inspire every reader. 'A brave and brilliant book' GUARDIAN 'A worthy testament to Navalny's courage, defiance and humour' FINANCIAL TIMES 'This book is a gospel' VANITY FAIR 'Inspiring, emboldening - a voice that will not be forgotten' NEW YORKER ** A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A WATERSTONES, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND EVENING STANDARD BEST BOOK OF 2024 * ONE OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2024 ** (Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, October 2024)

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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 -- Decca Aitkenhead * Sunday Times *
Extraordinary ... The late Russian activists memoir is an insightful, sharp, and even humorous account of the fight against Putins regime and a warning to the world A brave and brilliant book -- Luke Harding * Guardian *Book of the Day* *
A worthy testament to the authors resistance to Putin and a heartbreaking account of Russias collapse into war and repression [Patriot] is the best example left to us of Navalnys defiance, courage, humour, and love for a country he believed could become 'the beautiful Russia of the future' * Financial Times *
Funny, fiery, reflective and tragic, laced with Navalnys trademark wry humour and idealism -- Alexandra Alter * New York Times *
Inspiring, emboldening a voice that will not be forgotten -- David Remnick * New Yorker *
Powerful ... A brave, passionate and intimate read about everything from family to activism * i *
Much has been written about the chilling realities of Putins Russia. Yet Alexei Navalny is in a class of its own Unflinching, defiant and even hopeful, the book [is] a shocking and extraordinary memorial -- Frederick Studemann * Financial Times, *Books of the Year* *
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 Putins regime, but in what it reveals about the human spirit * Economist *
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 * Vanity Fair *
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 * Independent *

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Alexei Navalny (Author) ALEXEI NAVALNY was a Russian opposition leader, an anti-corruption campaigner, and political prisoner who won international recognition and respect. His many international honours included the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize. He died in 2024.