The+Motorcycle+Diaries

=Motorcycle Diaries=

The Motorcycle Diaries is a book written by Ernesto "Che" Guevara about his motorcycle adventures with his friend Alberto Granado through South America. Part of the journey takes them through Peru where they observe and volunteer in poor communities in Lima and in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.

Ernesto Guevara is considered a Marxist revolutionary who envisions a united Latin America. The story involves personal experiences of growth for Guevara as well as his discovery of a political opinion.

When Guevara and Granado set out on their nine month journey, they plan to look at the whole continent of South America and become connected with the land. Some roadblocks appear along the way including when their motorcycle dies at a time they are low on money. But this doesn't stop them. They continues along their journey by foot. Guevara is greatly transformed by the expedition because he witness many injustices brought on the poor and underprivileged of the land. This ignites a fire in Guevara to take action in the cause for the poor, no matter what it takes.

The book was later developed into a movie in 2004 directed by Walter Salles. The movie does a great job portraying the coming of age story line written by Guevara.

By: Samantha Johnsen