“My name is Evo Morales Ayma. I was born on October 26, 1959, in Isallavi, in Orinoca, very close to Lake Poopó in the Andes. My parents, indigenous Aymara, had three wise principles for raising a child: ama sua (don’t be a thief), ama llulla (don’t be a liar), and ama quella (don’t be lazy). I was born in a house that had neither water nor electricity. I did not have underwear to wear until I was 14 years old. I managed to become the president of Bolivia thanks to the struggles of the people.”

With these words, Evo Morales began to recount his life to journalist Jason Pipini. A life like a fairy tale. The Greek journalist met him at the presidential palace of Bolivia, known as the Burnt Palace, and traveled with him to various regions of the country. In the book, alongside the life and journey of the first indigenous president of Latin America, the recent political history of Bolivia unfolds.