by Ingrid Betancourt · XO Editions · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782744147975
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«La rage au cœur» is an autobiography by Ingrid Betancourt, published by XO Editions in paperback (250 pages, in French).
The author, a Colombian senator and anti-corruption activist, narrates in the first person her fight against the drug cartels and their infiltration into the country's politics. Among the episodes included are death threats, the exile of her children, and her decision to keep defending democracy in the face of danger.
First published in 2001, the book is written in French and its cover reproduces a quote by Pablo Neruda.
For readers of political memoirs and social testimonies, with an interest in the history and current affairs of Colombia.
Íngrid Betancourt Pulecio is a Colombian-French politician, former senator, and anti-corruption activist. She gained international prominence after being kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in 2002 while campaigning for the Colombian presidency as a Green candidate. She was rescued in 2008 during Operation Jaque, a military operation conducted by Colombian security forces.
