--- product_id: 2704871 title: "Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua, With New Afterword (Series on Latin American Studies)" price: "40237CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2704871-blood-of-brothers-life-and-war-in-nicaragua-with-new store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua, With New Afterword (Series on Latin American Studies) **Price:** 40237CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua, With New Afterword (Series on Latin American Studies) - **How much does it cost?** 40237CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2704871-blood-of-brothers-life-and-war-in-nicaragua-with-new) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In 1976, at age twenty-five, Stephen Kinzer arrived in Nicaragua as a freelance journalist―and became a witness to history. He returned many times during the years that followed, becoming Latin America correspondent for the Boston Globe in 1981 and joining the foreign staff of the New York Times in 1983. That year he opened the New York Times Managua bureau, making that newspaper the first daily in America to maintain a full-time office in Nicaragua. Widely considered the best-connected journalist in Central America, Kinzer personally met and interviewed people at every level of the Somoza, Sandinistas and contra hierarchies, as well as dissidents, heads of state, and countless ordinary citizens throughout the region. Blood of Brothers is Kinzer’s dramatic story of the centuries-old power struggle that burst into the headlines in 1979 with the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship. It is a vibrant portrait of the Nicaraguan people and their volcanic land, a cultural history rich in poetry and bloodshed, baseball and insurrection. Review: A comprehensive history that is surprisingly easy to read - This is the chilling tale of the cycle of suffering and struggle that took place in Nicaragua over a span of a century - and the survival of its people throughout it all. Told passionately by a man who lived through some of the revolution and much of the contra war while on assignment for the New York Times, this book will grab your attention and hold it closely until the end. Kinzer is an amazing writer, and he brings the culture and the people of Nicaragua to life unlike any other author that I've read on the subject of this beautiful country, a country with so much potential and seemingly so much bad luck. I love Nicaragua and have visited many times. The beauty of the landscape, the relaxed and laid back lifestyle, and the kindness of the people is amazing. As a very patriotic American, though, I've always struggled to understand the politics, the state of their economy, and their beliefs, as it is so different from any I've ever known. This book, finally, pulls it all into perspective - I ordered it at the end of my last trip and I'm so glad that I did. It takes the bits and pieces of information I've collected along the way and binds them together with details the author gained through research, interviews, and personal experience. It is the most comprehensive telling of the Nicaraguan history that I've found, a history which is so permeated by politics that to attempt to learn about it without the story of their politicians and their wars is simply to miss the entire point of it. My husband, who is Nicaraguan, and I have discussed the chapters as I've read them, finding answers to so many questions that we both had, big and small alike, (such as the advent of the plastic bags! as well as the reasons behind the war) and discovering new questions that we'll pursue independently. This book is an absolute gem to anyone who wants to learn more about Nicaragua. I could only wish for something as good to cover the last 20 years, as this book ends its coverage in the mid-90's. The version I purchased does come with a nice afterward that briefly sums up the 10 years after that point. I commend Kinzer for a generally neutral tone as he shares his love of Nicaragua, and his understanding of it, with us. Review: Amazing first-hand account of Nicaraguan history during the 1980's - This book blew me away. I'm going on a mission trip to Nicaragua soon, so wanted to learn some of their history. This book is an incredible first-hand account of what it was like to live in Nicaragua during the tumultuous political upheavals of the 1980's. Although the book contains very detailed information about how events unfolded, the book is never boring. The author makes you feel as if you know the characters personally, largely because the author does get to know them personally. It's a very interesting account of why the communist government failed, of the exceedingly harmful effects that U.S. foreign policy had on Nicaragua, and of how, egged on by foreign powers, Nicaraguans tore their country apart fighting each other for power, leading them to now carry the unfortunate distinction of 2nd poorest country in the western hemisphere after Haiti. This is not a book written by someone from afar, but from someone who lived among the people, spoke their language, and cared deeply about them. I feel that, having read this book, my trip will be much more meaningful. Highly recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #364,899 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Nicaragua History #91 in Regional Geography #217 in Caribbean & Latin American Politics | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 121 Reviews | ## Images ![Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua, With New Afterword (Series on Latin American Studies) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614BhEJBS3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A comprehensive history that is surprisingly easy to read *by K***R on February 8, 2017* This is the chilling tale of the cycle of suffering and struggle that took place in Nicaragua over a span of a century - and the survival of its people throughout it all. Told passionately by a man who lived through some of the revolution and much of the contra war while on assignment for the New York Times, this book will grab your attention and hold it closely until the end. Kinzer is an amazing writer, and he brings the culture and the people of Nicaragua to life unlike any other author that I've read on the subject of this beautiful country, a country with so much potential and seemingly so much bad luck. I love Nicaragua and have visited many times. The beauty of the landscape, the relaxed and laid back lifestyle, and the kindness of the people is amazing. As a very patriotic American, though, I've always struggled to understand the politics, the state of their economy, and their beliefs, as it is so different from any I've ever known. This book, finally, pulls it all into perspective - I ordered it at the end of my last trip and I'm so glad that I did. It takes the bits and pieces of information I've collected along the way and binds them together with details the author gained through research, interviews, and personal experience. It is the most comprehensive telling of the Nicaraguan history that I've found, a history which is so permeated by politics that to attempt to learn about it without the story of their politicians and their wars is simply to miss the entire point of it. My husband, who is Nicaraguan, and I have discussed the chapters as I've read them, finding answers to so many questions that we both had, big and small alike, (such as the advent of the plastic bags! as well as the reasons behind the war) and discovering new questions that we'll pursue independently. This book is an absolute gem to anyone who wants to learn more about Nicaragua. I could only wish for something as good to cover the last 20 years, as this book ends its coverage in the mid-90's. The version I purchased does come with a nice afterward that briefly sums up the 10 years after that point. I commend Kinzer for a generally neutral tone as he shares his love of Nicaragua, and his understanding of it, with us. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing first-hand account of Nicaraguan history during the 1980's *by A***R on April 23, 2017* This book blew me away. I'm going on a mission trip to Nicaragua soon, so wanted to learn some of their history. This book is an incredible first-hand account of what it was like to live in Nicaragua during the tumultuous political upheavals of the 1980's. Although the book contains very detailed information about how events unfolded, the book is never boring. The author makes you feel as if you know the characters personally, largely because the author does get to know them personally. It's a very interesting account of why the communist government failed, of the exceedingly harmful effects that U.S. foreign policy had on Nicaragua, and of how, egged on by foreign powers, Nicaraguans tore their country apart fighting each other for power, leading them to now carry the unfortunate distinction of 2nd poorest country in the western hemisphere after Haiti. This is not a book written by someone from afar, but from someone who lived among the people, spoke their language, and cared deeply about them. I feel that, having read this book, my trip will be much more meaningful. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will Nicaragua relive the mistakes of 1979 in 2011? *by D***J on December 31, 2010* My wife and I were in Nicaragua in May 2010 visiting our daughter serving in the Peace Corp. I started reading "Blood of Brothers" while we were there and became totally immersed in Stephen Kinzer's writing. Our travels from the Costa Rican border up through the northern reaches of Nicaragua brought to life the names and places referenced in the book. We found the country of Nicaragua beautiful and the people wonderful but it was when we stopped to talk with people over 40 years of age we were able to relive through their eyes some of the horror and despair experienced during the 1980s that Kinzer captures through his first person experiences. 32 years after the taking of power from the Somoza regime by the rebel Sandinistas and their leader Daniel Ortega ... the democratically elected Daniel Ortega will be seeking a second five year term through election at the end of 2011. During 2010 Ortega rewrote the constitution supported by his cronies in the supreme court allowing him to run indefinitely (similar to Hugo Chavez in Venezuela) setting up what will be a very confrontational election cycle in 2011. I think anyone serving in the US government who has a stake in developing or implementing foreign policy with Nicaragua should read this very informative history to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past 100 years and in particular the mistakes of the 1980s. I do expect 2011 in Nicaragua to be politically unstable and I do expect the US to assert itself as we have the last 100 years when Nicaraguan leadership change is in play ... maybe this time we can approach it from the perspective of what is best for the Nicaraguan people. ## Frequently Bought Together - Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua, With New Afterword (Series on Latin American Studies) - The Country Under My Skin: A Memoir of Love and War - The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2704871-blood-of-brothers-life-and-war-in-nicaragua-with-new](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2704871-blood-of-brothers-life-and-war-in-nicaragua-with-new) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*