After Fidel

The Inside Story of Castro's Regime and Cuba's Next Leader

By: Brian Latell

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki

In this compelling, behind-the-scenes account, former top CIA officer and Cuba expert Brian Latell examines the extraordinary Castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of Fidel's younger brother, Raul. Exploring the brothers' remarkable relationship, he reveals how Fidel and Raul have collaborated, divided responsibilities, and resolved disagreements for more than 46 years, a challenge to the notion that the little-known Raul has been an insignificant player. The result is an intimate portrait of two enigmatic men and a new understanding of the psychology and motivation behind their actions. Based on his insider knowledge of Raul, Latell projects what kind of leader he will be and how the shift in power might influence U.S.-Cuban relations.From colony to Castro: learn more from Cuba (Unabridged).©2005 Brian Latell (P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"[T]hose hungry for a greater understanding of Fidel's character and the complicated relationship between the Castro brothers will find priceless nuggets here." (Publishers Weekly)
"Few Americans understand Cuba, past, present, and future, better than Brian Latell. He has combined an old CIA hand's knowledge and insights with a clear, readable writer's touch to bring both Castros, Fidel and his enigmatic brother Raul, to life." (Newsweek) "Latell dispels many of the fallacies, myths, and legends about Fidel....Since existing biographical information on Raul Castro is sparse and scattered, the book takes on added value in bringing such material together....[A] readable narrative and an excellent addition to the growing literature on Cuba. Highly recommended." (Library Journal)

Will Fidel Castro Be The Last Man Standing?

The author, Brian Latell, does a fabulous job in telling the journey of Fidel Castro from an upstart rebel to a revolutionary figure who dared take a stand against the powerful neighbor to the north in the United States. Who would have thought that he would outlast US Presidents and other world leaders throughout the last 50 years!

The Bay of Pigs, the Kennedy's, the heated rhetoric between the two neighboring countries of the US and Cuba, this dynamic has been in place for the last couple of generations.

Although he is in the twilight of his life and the curtain is closing quickly, he is still a figure and personality to be dealt with. Even though he has passed the daily powers of running Cuba on to his "not much younger" brother, Raul, several years ago, Fidel is still the person who we all readily attach to Cuba and it has been that way for half a century.

Things will change in a hurry (if not drastically) when the Castro Brother exit from the world stage, question is, how will the United States react and behave when the inevitable happens to the Castro Brothers and Cuba is under new leadership.

Hugo Chavez from Venezuela, just left this world recently, so things are always changing and the United States has to be ready.

A great read for history buffs, current event buffs, political buffs and good reading buffs! I highly recommend this book!

Worth Reading

Tremendous insight and well written. Learned so much about the evolution of Cuba and it’s dictatorship. To bad such a confused misguided group tore lives apart and ruined a country. The Mafia at its best. A reign of terror by thugs.

Very Informative Read

Every American should listen to this audio book. The author does a great job of explaining the Castor brothers from their childhood to current positions as world leaders. Well written and well read by the narrator.

Great, entertaining history of Cuba and it’s leaders

This is a great, entertaining read on the infamous Cuban leaders who have become iconic in Latin America. The author takes you on a historical ride along side both castros as the go into the mountains, through their triumph, to the potential for the future. Recommend for those with an interest in Latin America.

Cuba's Going To Be Changin'

I really enjoyed this book and found it gave a lot of historical overview as well as a good peek at what's to come. I feel for the Cuban people in that there will be so much catching up for them to do in order to come into the modern world of things.