NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER âĸ A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORKER, THE ATLANTIC, NPR âĸ FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD âĸ The powerful and moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs.
"Patriot is by turns funny, fiery, reflective and tragic, laced with Navalnyâs trademark wry humor and idealism....a gutting personal account from a husband and father facing the reality that he will never be with his family again."âThe New York Times
"Honest"âThe Washington Post âĸ "Shocking"âThe Atlantic âĸ "Uplifting." âVanity Fair
"A testament to resilience" âAssociated Press âĸ "Will be seen as a historic text."âThe Economist
Alexei Navalny began writing Patriot shortly after his near-fatal poisoning in 2020. It is the full story of his life: his youth, his call to activism, his marriage and family, his commitment to challenging a world super-power determined to silence him, and his total conviction that change cannot be resistedâand will come.
In vivid, page-turning detail, including never-before-seen correspondence from prison, Navalny recounts, among other things, his political career, the many attempts on his life, and the lives of the people closest to him, and the relentless campaign he and his team waged against an increasingly dictatorial regime.
Written with the passion, wit, candor, and bravery for which he was justly acclaimed, Patriot is Navalnyâs final letter to the world: a moving account of his last years spent in the most brutal prison on earth; a reminder of why the principles of individual freedom matter so deeply; and a rousing call to continue the work for which he sacrificed his life.
âThis book is a testament not only to Alexeiâs life, but to his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorshipâa fight he gave everything for, including his life. Through its pages, readers will come to know the man I loved deeplyâa man of profound integrity and unyielding courage. Sharing his story will not only honor his memory but also inspire others to stand up for what is right and to never lose sight of the values that truly matter." âYulia Navalnaya