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Getting to Know the General: The Story of an Involvement

by Graham Greene · 1984

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Greene's account of a five year personal involvement with Omar Torrijos, ruler of Panama from 1968-81 and Sergeant Chuchu, one of the few men in the National Guard whom the General trusted completely. It is a fascinating tribute to an inspirational politician in the vital period of his country's history, and to an unusual and enduring friendship.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thisbiographybiographyMore like thisLess of thispoliticspoliticsMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of this
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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisLatin AmericaLatin AmericaMore like thisLess of thisPanamaPanamaMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 223 pages

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