** WINNER OF THE OVERALL BOOK OF THE YEAR AND BEST NARRATIVE NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT
THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 ** 'Mind-blowing ... one extraordinary read' EMILY MAITLIS 'The
greatest political figure of his generation' OBSERVER 'Part memoir part diary a political
manifesto a darkly funny adieu' BEN MACINTYRE ' Patriot will be seen as a historic text'
ECONOMIST Patriot is the exhilarating life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring
figures of our time who became a beacon to millions and the sole political threat to Vladimir
Putin. This is Alexei Navalny's life in his own words: his Soviet childhood political
awakening his marriage and beloved family his total commitment to taking on a corrupt regime
and his enduring love of Russia and its people. His 2020 poisoning by the Russian security
services was a global news event. In 2024 he died in a brutal Siberian prison. He began writing
Patriot whilst recovering from his poisoning it ends with his prison diaries seen here for
the first time. We witness the growth of his nationwide support. We see his many arrests and
harassment and in stunning detail the attempt on his life. We understand why he felt he had
to return to Russia. In prison he shows a spirit and a sense of humour that cannot be crushed.
Patriot is as dramatic as its author's life - passionate that good and freedom will prevail. It
is Alexei Navalny's final letter to the world a rousing call to continue his work an
unforgettably positive account of a life that will inspire every reader . 'A brave and
brilliant book' GUARDIAN 'A worthy testament to Navalny's courage defiance and humour'
FINANCIAL TIMES 'This book is a gospel' VANITY FAIR 'Inspiring emboldening - a voice
that will not be forgotten' NEW YORKER ** WINNER OF THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARD FOR BEST BOOK
BY A NON-PARLIAMENTARIAN ** ** A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A
WATERSTONES NEW STATESMAN FINANCIAL TIMES ECONOMIST AND EVENING STANDARD BEST BOOK OF 2024
* ONE OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2024 ** (Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers
October 2024)
