Dr. Badejo tells the affecting and absorbing story of one of Kenya's charismatic political figures. The author finds perfect balance for his subject, writing with point-blank frankness about Raila Odinga's strengths and weaknesses, and painting an utterly fair portrait. Dr. Badejo has crafted an interesting book with brilliant style and with an eye on history. He explains how Raila's upbringing and pedigree contributed to his willingness to take calculated risks. The author adds zing to the book with both facts and historical anecdotes, moving swiftly from subject to subject. This book is interesting and also beneficial to readers who are not familiar with Kenyan history/politics. It is organized, well-written and very informative. Ms. Kamar Yousuf, former Consultant to the World Bank and the United Nations The quest for democracy in Kenya is illuminated by this empathetic account of the travails of an intrepid politician. Richard L. Sklar, Emeritus Professor, UCLA Raila Odinga is a poster politician in Kenya, and, indeed, in any African country. Given the crisis of political leadership in Africa and the burning quest for alternative political leadership on the continent, Raila Odinga’s biography provides an interesting case study that in part provides food for serious thought on both issues. Dr. Willy Mutunga, Former Executive Director, Kenya Human Rights Commission I found this book very absorbing, and a sympathetic portrayal of an African post-independence leader from an African perspective. As such, I think it is of great interest. -- David Stephen Former Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia and later Guinea-Bissau