I, Rigoberta Menchú

An Indian Woman in Guatemala

By: Rigoberta Menchú, Elisabeth Burgos-Debray - Edited by, Ann Wright - Translated by

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Now a global best seller, the remarkable life of Rigoberta Menchú, a Guatemalan peasant woman, reflects on the experiences common to many Indian communities in Latin America.

Menchú suffered gross injustice and hardship in her early life: her brother, father, and mother were murdered by the Guatemalan military. She learned Spanish and turned to catechistic work as an expression of political revolt, as well as religious commitment. Menchú vividly conveys the traditional beliefs of her community and her personal response to feminist and socialist ideas. Above all, this book is illuminated by the enduring courage and passionate sense of justice of an extraordinary woman.

©1983 Editions Gallimard and Elisabeth Burgos; Translation copyright 1984 by Verso (P)2019 Tantor

Must Listen!

What a courageous and enlightening account of the Mayan ways and struggles with colonialism.

Thank You, Rigoberta for sharing your experience.

Reality, at its most terribly beautiful state.

What a book. The truth is within the words spoken. A serious piece for those who want to know. Amazing !

Highly recommend

Rigoberta's story about her and her community is deeply powerful and it made me understand even more how Indigenous communities are still and have always been at the frontlines and the forefront of the struggle for self-determination and how they have been able to sustain the fight for so long - culture, community, and a profound understanding of self thats not lost even when facing atrocious corporate violence. My life has been changed by Rigoberta's words. I highly recommend this book.

Amazing story

This is a story everyone needs to hear and then we can work together to make the world a better place for all. This beautifully told story is touching and courageous.

Great source of history of Guatemala

First published in 1983 and I wonder what Rigoberto’s opinion of the current situation in Guatemala is

Amazing story of strength

Even though the story was sad, it was inspirational! I loved it! listen today!

Inspired

A phenomenal first hand account of modern history, from someone who lived through it.

Important firsthand history

I think this is a very important book to read. If I were to do it over again, I would read it instead of listening to the audiobook. The narrators voice was such that I could only listen in smaller increments because of her accent or intonation, something that made it difficult to go on listening.