About the Author

Fernando Henrique Cardoso was President of the Federative Republic of Brazil for two consecutive terms, from January 1995 to December 2002. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1931, he is married, with three children, and lives in Sao Paulo.

Reviews

"(A) crisp, incisive and beautifully translated volume of memoirs that interview that interweaves autobiography with a persuasive and accessible account of Brazil's recent 20th-century history." The Financial Times "It is hard to think of a better-qualified guide to his country, and to the broader challenge of making democracy work in Latin America than Mr Cardoso... a stimulating and enjoyable read." The Economist"