Getting to know the General
Subtitle: the story of an involvement
By: Graham Greene.
Publisher: Bodley Head
Published: 1984
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: Torrijos Herrera, Omar, 1926-  -- Friends and associates; Greene, Graham, 1904- ; Heads of state -- Panama -- Biography; Generals -- Panama -- Biography; Panama -- Politics and government -- 1946-
Description: 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.