
Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar book by Virginia Vallejo
By Virginia VallejoLoving Pablo, Hating Escobar book by Virginia Vallejo
A revealing memoir of Colombian television journalist Virginia Vallejo's affair with the "King of Cocaine," notorious Medellín drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. At 33, Virginia Vallejo was media elite. A renowned anchorwoman and socialite, and a model who appeared on magazine covers worldwide, Vallejo was the darling of Colombia's most powerful politicians and billionaires. Meeting Pablo Escobar in 1983, and becoming his mistress for many years, she witnessed the rise of a drug empire that was characterized by Escobar's far-reaching political corruption, his extraordinary wealth, and a network of violent crime that lasted until his death in 1993. In this highly personal and insightful story, Vallejo characterizes the duality of Escobar's charm and charisma as a benefactor to the people of Colombia, and the repulsion of his criminal actions as a tyrannical terrorist and enemy of many world leaders. Told from the present day perspective, and reflecting on her cooperation with the US Department of Justice, in 2006, as she testified against high-ranking Colombian ministers on trial for conspiracy and murder, Vallejo offers a compelling work of intimate reflection and critical journalism--a unique perspective on the Colombian drug wars and the endlessly fascinating figure, Pablo Escobar. Published By Anchor Canada on 2018-06-19
Book details
- Paperback
- 387 pages
- English
- 9780385690140
- 0385690142
About Virginia Vallejo
More Books By Virginia Vallejo
Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar book by Virginia Vallejo
New Book
People who bought this also bought
With Christ: The Gospel Under the Guidance of Saint Benedict
Used Book
How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen book by David Brooks
New Book
Sounds of the Season : The Stories Behind Your Favorite Carols
Used Book
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice book by Shunryu Suzuki
New Book
Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself : How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One Book by Joe Dispenza
New Book
Christmas Cooking From The Heart: Celebrating Our World
Used Book
Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself book by Mike Michalowicz
New Book
The Autobiography Of Andrew Carnegie book by Andrew Carnegie
New Book
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness book by Dave Ramsey
New Book
Modern Roses 10: The Comprehensive List of Roses of Historical and Botanical Importance Including All Modern International Rose Registrations
Used Book
When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long Term Capital Management book by Roger Lowenstein
New Book
It Happened in India : The Story of Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Central and the Great Indian Consumer
Used Book
Mistaking Africa: Curiosities and Inventions of the American Mind book by Curtis A. Keim
New Book
Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity book by Kim Malone Scott
New Book
Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain book by Lisa Feldman Barrett
New Book
The Darkening Age: The Christian Destruction of the Classical World book by Catherine Nixey
New Book
What My Dog Has Taught Me About Life: Meditations for Dog Lovers book by Gary Stanley
Used Book
Favorite Recipes The Costco Way - Delicious Dishes Using Costco Products
Used Book
Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones book by Mindy Pelz
New Book
Better Homes and Gardens Pressure Cooker Cookbook
Used Book
In That Place Called Day : Poems and Reflections That Witness God's Love
Used Book
Genesis: Spirituality in Recovery from Childhood Traumas
Used Book
Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices book by Peter F. Drucker
New Book
Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior book by David R. Hawkins
New Book
The 7 Most Powerful Selling Secrets book by John Livesay
New Book
Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Book of Miracles: 101 True Stories of Healing, Faith, Divine Intervention, and Answered Prayers book by Jack Canfield
New Book
Reclaim the State: Experiments in Popular Democracy book by Hilary Wainwright
Used Book
The Paradox Of Choice : Why More Is Less Book by Barry Schwartz
New Book