Jacobo Timerman
Jacobo Timerman was an Argentine journalist and publisher known for his work as a reporter, editor, and founder of the news magazine 'Primera Plana' and the newspaper 'La Opinión'. He was detained and tortured by the Argentine military regime in the late 1970s. After his release, he wrote 'Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number', a memoir detailing his experiences and the antisemitism he faced. Timerman's work and life highlight issues of human rights and freedom of the press.
Books
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1. Prisoner Without A Name, Cell Without A Number
The book is a harrowing memoir of a journalist who was detained and tortured by the Argentine military government during the late 1970s. It vividly recounts his experiences of imprisonment, the brutal interrogation techniques he endured, and his observations on the political and social turmoil of Argentina under a repressive regime. The narrative not only exposes the personal anguish and struggle of the author but also serves as a critical examination of the impact of totalitarianism on society and the perilous state of human rights under such governance.
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