Evita peron biography summary of thomas keller

She was an Argentine actress and politician, and the second wife of Argentine President Juan Peron.

Evita: The Real Life of Eva Peron is a short biography of one of the most important political figures in recent Latin American history who has been transformed into a cultural symbol through popular musicals and movies over the last several decades. The purpose of the biography is to separate the myth of Evita from the reality. While the authors give credit to Evita's genuine accomplishments, they are careful to expose her real humanity, failures and eccentricities rather than treating her as a romantic heroine of the people, as many regard her in Argentina.

Duarte had several other children with his wife and left Evita's family penniless. She grew up in modest poverty until her older siblings were old enough to work regularly. She started from literally nothing to build an acting career.

Overview.

Evita's career was mildly successful, as she landed a handful of movie roles and leading roles in radio soap operas. It was not until Evita met Juan Peron that she began her rise to her present iconic status. Peron was a Colonel in the Argentine military when they met and head of the Department of Labor. Unlike the corrupt conservative government he served under, Peron tried to organize the working classes into unions and Evita became involved in the organization.

During Peron's rule, Evita learned more about politics. While she always promoted absolute obedience to Peron, she fought for the poor and marginalized in Argentine society, frequently responding to direct requests from the poor in person. Through her work with the working classes, her reputation quickly grew. While many in the Argentina elite came to despise her, the people grew to adore her.

When she created her Foundation for the poor, she became enormously popular.