Alexei Navalny – författare

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY 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.'Mind-blowing ... one extraordinary read' EMILY MAITLIS‘Charisma and courage dazzle on every page’ SUNDAY TIMES'Part memoir, part diary, a political manifesto, a darkly funny adieu' BEN MACINTYREAlexei Navalny’s poisoning in 2020 by the Russian security services was a global news event. In 2024 he was killed 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.'A worthy testament to Navalny's courage, defiance and humour' FINANCIAL TIMES'Inspiring, emboldening - a voice that will not be forgotten' NEW YORKER* A NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND EVENING STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR *(Sunday Times bestseller October 2024)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORKER, THE ATLANTIC, NPR • 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 Navalny’s 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."—The New York Times"Honest"—The Washington Post • "Shocking"—The Atlantic • "Uplifting." —Vanity Fair"A testament to resilience" —Associated Press • "Will be seen as a historic text."—The EconomistAlexei 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 resisted—and 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 Navalny’s 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.“This book is a testament not only to Alexei’s life, but to his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorship—a fight he gave everything for, including his life. Through its pages, readers will come to know the man I loved deeply—a 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." —Yulia Navalnaya

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY 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.'Mind-blowing ... one extraordinary read' EMILY MAITLIS‘Charisma and courage dazzle on every page’ SUNDAY TIMES'Part memoir, part diary, a political manifesto, a darkly funny adieu' BEN MACINTYREAlexei Navalny’s poisoning in 2020 by the Russian security services was a global news event. In 2024 he was killed 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.'A worthy testament to Navalny's courage, defiance and humour' FINANCIAL TIMES'Inspiring, emboldening - a voice that will not be forgotten' NEW YORKER* A NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND EVENING STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR *(Sunday Times bestseller October 2024)