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Decades ago, Ernesto Guevara de la Serna met a sudden end in southeastern Bolivia, giving rise to an enduring myth. The mention of "Che" evokes the image of the bearded revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in Latin American and African upheavals during the '50s and '60s. This account offers a balanced and thorough exploration of Che's personal and political life, incorporating unique materials such as his teenage love letters and detailed reviews of archives from the former USSR. The narrative contextualizes each phase of Che's career within its social, cultural, and political backdrop, addressing critical questions about the Socialist movement. It examines whether the Soviets supported or betrayed Che in the Congo and Bolivia and explores Fidel Castro's true feelings towards him. Most intriguingly, it delves into how a privileged, asthmatic doctor from Argentina became the iconic figure known as Che. The text includes acknowledgments, a prologue, and sections covering his childhood, medical school years, revolutionary activities, and the complexities of his relationships, ultimately leading to his death and the mythos that followed.