When Hugo Chavez died in 2013, millions across the globe mourned whilst the supporters of empire and elite power stood a little taller. But the spirit of Chavez remains in the hearts of all those yearning for a more fair and equal world.In this dramatic, insightful and deeply informed biography, Mike Gonzalez traces Chavez's life from an impoverished rural family to the Miraflores Presidential Palace. The book shows how Chavez's 'Bolivarian revolution' aimed to complete Simon Bolivar's promise of a Latin America free from imperialism.Gonzalez also shows how mass support defeated several attempts to bring Chavez down and how he enraged his enemies by declaring his support for 21st socialism. The book concludes by looking at how people in Venezuela and beyond can continue the quest for social justice. This is a perfect introduction for all those interested in and inspired by Chavez's life and legacy.