Assassination of a Saint - by Matt Eisenbrandt (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"On March 24, 1980, the assassination of El Salvador's Archbishop aOscar Romero rocked that nation and the world. Despite the efforts of many in El Salvador and beyond, those responsible for Romero's murder were never punished for their heinous crime. Assassination of a Saint is the thrilling story of an international team of lawyers, private investigators, and human-rights experts that fought to bring justice for the slain hero. Matt Eisenbrandt, a young lawyer who was part of the investigative team, recounts in this gripping narrative how he and his colleagues interviewed eyewitnesses and former members of death squads while searching for evidence on those who financed them. As they worked towards the only court verdict ever reached for the martyred archbishop's murder, they uncovered information with profound implications for El Salvador and the United States to this day."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"A tale told well that provides valuable insights into the motives and <i>modus operandi</i> of the death squads in El Salvador, and of the financiers who commissioned and facilitated such crimes. It also highlights the difficulties that face those who pursue such cases many years after the crimes have taken place."--<i>New York Review of Books</i></b> On March 24, 1980, the assassination of El Salvador's Archbishop Óscar Romero rocked that nation and the world. Despite the efforts of many in El Salvador and beyond, those responsible for Romero's murder remained unpunished for their heinous crime. <i>Assassination of a Saint</i> is the thrilling story of an international team of lawyers, private investigators, and human-rights experts that fought to bring justice for the slain hero. Matt Eisenbrandt, a lawyer who was part of the investigative team, recounts in this gripping narrative how he and his colleagues interviewed eyewitnesses and former members of death squads while searching for evidence on those who financed them. As investigators worked toward the only court verdict ever reached for the murder of the martyred archbishop, they uncovered information with profound implications for El Salvador and the United States.<br /><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"The assassination of Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero was a tragic event for the people of El Salvador, but for those of us who covered that country during the horrific civil war, the murder gave rise to a very personal anger that such actions could go uninvestigated and unpunished. <i>Assassination of a Saint</i> illuminates the ongoing struggle for justice. This is critical reading for those of us who lived through those turbulent and terrifying times, and for those born after the war who are now trying to come to grips with it."--Craig Pyes, human-rights investigator and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter <p/> "The effects of the assassination of Archbishop Romero are still echoing through Central America. It was a seminal event that revolutionized how the Christian Church--across Catholic and Protestant divides--viewed the prophetic mission to preach justice and liberation to the poor in a time of deep repression and injustice. Yet the murder has never been solved. Murdered witnesses, a web of lies and obfuscation by U.S. and Salvadoran officials, and the passage of time have blurred the possibility of finding the truth. Yet this book strives to reveal that hidden truth, a vital missing link in understanding not just the death of Romero, but the history of Central America and the role of the United States in shaping that history."--Douglas Farah, coauthor of <i>Merchant of Death: Money, Guns, Planes, and the Man Who Makes War Possible</i> <p/> "The assassination of Archbishop Romero was a pivotal event that had profound spiritual as well as political effects. When it happened, though, no one expected that it would set off years of tireless investigation and ultimately a spectacular court case in the United States. This sequence of events makes for a rich story that has cried out for a proper telling."--Stephen Kinzer, author of <i>Overthrow: America</i><i>'</i><i>s Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq</i> <br> "In my opinion, the Saravia case bids fair to become a landmark in the history of human-rights law and, as such, its story needs to be told with all the care and credibility one close to the case could muster."--Mark Danner, author of <i>The Massacre at El Mozote: A Parable of the Cold War</i> <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>" A remarkable achievement. . . . A must-read for anyone interested in recent Salvadoran history, the life and witness of Óscar Romero, the Catholic Church in Latin America, or the challenge of defending human rights in our world. . . . Assassination of a Saint reads like an engrossing detective story."-- "Reading Religion"<br><br>"A sophisticated read for educated laypeople that performs a valuable service."-- "Latin American Research Review"<br><br><i>"Assassination </i>begins like a crime thriller, complete with a criminal manhunt, before transitioning into a courtroom drama. Ultimately, however, the book's lasting value is as a work of history."-- "America" (2/9/2017 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>"For persons familiar with El Salvador's painful modern-day history, Matt Eisenbrandt's <i>Assassination of a Saint: The Plot to Murder Oscar Romero and the Quest to Bring His Killers to Justice</i> connects dots, fills in holes and provides a frontline account of the battle to bring accountability to those who plotted and carried out Blessed Archbishop Oscar Romero's murder. For those who know the martyr mostly by name and reputation, the 250 pages are a primer on the man and his ministry, as well as a remarkable synthesis of the passions, politics and players at work in El Salvador's brutal last half century."</p>-- "National Catholic Reporter" (3/24/2017 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"A tale told well that provides valuable insights into the motives and <i>modus operandi</i> of the death squads in El Salvador, and of the financiers who commissioned and facilitated such crimes. It also highlights the difficulties that face those who pursue such cases many years after the crimes have taken place."-- "New York Review of Books" (2/2/2017 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"An intriguing story filled with tragic 'if-only's' and powerful examples of courage."-- "Library Journal" (2/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Eisenbrandt is the first to craft a detailed narrative of the plan to murder Romero and ensuing efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice."-- "TeleSur" (1/19/2017 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Eisenbrandt's book is rich in depth and form . . . This book is specially relevant today."-- "FactUm" (3/15/2017 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Fast paced, informative and dramatic. . . . Imagine a report from Amnesty International written by Graham Greene and John LeCarre in tandem and you will have a sense of Eisenbrandt's exciting and well-written achievement."-- "Vancouver Sun" (1/7/2017 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"It has taken Matt Eisenbrandt a decade to write this beautifully crafted volume, but it was well worth waiting for." -- "The Catholic Herald" (3/16/2017 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"Our Favorite Books of 2016: Part detective story, part historical reminiscence, it shows the reader how hard it is to prosecute such cases, and why so many human rights violators go unpunished."-- "The Progressive" (12/8/2016 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Matt Eisenbrandt</b> is a U.S-trained human-rights attorney who has devoted his career to finding legal means to prosecute war crimes. In the early 2000s, he served as the Center for Justice and Accountability's Legal Director and a member of the trial team against one of Óscar Romero's killers. Now based in Canada, Matt is a special consultant to Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman on the law firm's business and human rights cases. He is also a special advisor to the Canadian Centre for International Justice, where he previously served as Legal Director.</p> <br>
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