Lech Walesa

Drawing on his unique insider's perspective as press spokesman for Lech WaÅ‚È©sa from October 1989 to July 1990, Jaroslaw Kurski has written the first critical, clear-eyed account of the Polish leader's personal and political style. During his time in WaÅ‚È©sa's office, Kurski became acquainted with the many forces and ambitions—which were unknown