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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

**WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR**

Patriot is the unforgettable life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time.
Alexei Navalny’s poisoning in 2020 by the Russian security services was a global news event. In 2024 he died in a brutal Arctic prison. He began writing Patriot whilst recovering from his poisoning; it ends with his secret prison diaries.

HUSBAND: He was a beacon to millions and became the sole political threat to Vladimir Putin. This is his life in his own words: his 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.

PRISONER: We witness his message of hope gain nationwide support, his many arrests and harassment, and the incredible attempt on his life. We understand why he felt he had to return to Russia. In prison, we feel the power of his unbreakable spirit and sense of humour.

PATRIOT: Patriot is as dramatic as Navalny’s life – and full of the passionate belief that good and freedom will prevail. It is an astonishingly positive account of a heroic life.

‘Charisma and courage dazzle on every page’ SUNDAY TIMES

'The greatest political figure of his generation' OBSERVER

'Inspiring, emboldening - a voice that will not be forgotten' NEW YORKER
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Critic reviews

Charisma and courage still dazzle on every page. His voice is so vivid – fearless, playful, funny, clear-eyed – that while reading Patriot I kept finding myself forgetting he was dead (Decca Aitkenhead)
Extraordinary ... The late Russian activist’s memoir is an insightful, sharp, and even humorous account of the fight against Putin’s regime – and a warning to the world … A brave and brilliant book (Luke Harding)
A worthy testament to the author’s resistance to Putin and a heartbreaking account of Russia’s collapse into war and repression … [Patriot] is the best example left to us of Navalny’s defiance, courage, humour, and love for a country he believed could become 'the beautiful Russia of the future'
Funny, fiery, reflective and tragic, laced with Navalny’s trademark wry humour and idealism (Alexandra Alter)
Inspiring, emboldening – a voice that will not be forgotten (David Remnick)
Powerful ... A brave, passionate and intimate read about everything from family to activism
Much has been written about the chilling realities of Putin’s Russia. Yet… Alexei Navalny is in a class of its own… Unflinching, defiant and even hopeful, the book… [is] a shocking and extraordinary “memorial” (Frederick Studemann)
Patriot, by the murdered Russian opposition leader, will be seen as a historic text … Its value lies not in what it tells you about the cruelties of Mr Putin’s regime, but in what it reveals about the human spirit
This book is a gospel … impossible to stop reading ... [Navalny] is not going to be the political leader for future generations of Russians. But he might be the moral example – some kind of Russian messiah
Alexei Navalny never loses faith that his cause is worth suffering for … [Patriot] is a testament to a famed dissident's extraordinary battle against despair as the Russian authorities gradually increase their crackdown against him
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all was excellent, good voice, very well written.I hope it will be a film soon.

Never give up.Fight to the end .Never be afraid of another man.

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Credibility of story, excellent performance, sincerity of writing, well crafted by editor(s). Read this & educate yourself.

An enlightening read

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A MustRead memoir of a man with enormous courage and resilience in a struggle for freedom and democracy. Coming from a country which was involved, is involved, in a protracted struggle for freedom and democracy, it is impossible not to draw comparisons with the South African struggle. An important and well-read book for anyone with an interest in world and/or Eastern European politics, and the struggle for freedom and democracy. One cannot but be left with an overwhelming sense of awe at the courage and commitment of this man. A true hero of the people.

A Book Everyone Should Read

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So very inspiring, insightful and easy to listen to.
The background of the historic contexts of the Russian political systems and the daily, monthly and yearly events of Alexi Nevalni’s life is so revealing and eye opening.
His courage is incredible and his sense of humour seems to carry him through the darkness of his predicament.
I will be reading this book again and again as the memory of this wonderful human being should live on forever and passed on.

Honoured to have read Alexi Nevalnis book. Highly recommend. Excellent!

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I learnt to much about Russian tyranny and oppression and the lot of ordinary real people. The bravery and audacity of speaking out the truth and constantly enduring the unjust illegal punishment.

Utter determination and self sacrifice

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