“The most interesting and moving part of his memoir concerns his patient and difficult work to build opposition to the dictatorship…a readable book about the consolidation of democracy in Latin America.” —The Economist

“This engrossing political memoir tells the inspiring story of how during the 1980s, a determined political opposition managed to outmaneuver an entrenched military dictatorship and restore democracy to Chile…Overall, Lagos emerges as a judicious and compassionate leader, a worthy torchbearer for the best of Chile's political traditions.” —Foreign Affairs

“Former Chilean president Lagos lucidly recounts the extraordinary efforts to end the Pinochet dictatorship and lead the country to truth and reckoning...A deeply affecting eyewitness account of a despicable period in Chilean history.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Few are better qualified than former President Ricardo Lagos to tell the political and economic history of the last five decades in Chile. Lagos was in the front lines of the opposition to General Pinochet's brutal regime, participated in the ousting of the dictatorship, contributed to rebuilding democracy with a centrist government and helped heal the country. Today, Chile is an example of prosperity and stability in Latin America.” —Isabel Allende, author of Daughter of Fortune

“It is easy to see why Ricardo Lagos is one of Latin America's most respected and admired public figures. Lagos's first class intellect, courage, wisdom, and farsightedness set a high standard for political leadership. The Southern Tiger recounts a consequential life devoted to the pursuit of democracy and social justice in Chile. Lagos, a statesman with few peers and the epitome of public service, has produced a rare gift that readers will treasure.” —Michael Shifter, President, Inter-American Dialogue

“Chile's accomplishments are nothing short of miraculous. In this book Ricardo Lagos tells the story of how these "miracles" were in fact the result of vision, hard-work and smart politics. Anyone interested on how a small, remote and poor country became democratic, prosperous and a respected global player should read this book by the main protagonist of the miracle.” —Moisés Naím, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

“This memoir is a fascinating analysis of Chilean politics over the last half-century through the eyes of one of Latin America's great statesmen.” —Marshall Eakin, author of The History of Latin America