Boris Frankel was born in Melbourne and is a social and environmentalist theorist and political economist. He has been active in social movements and is a public media commentator. Apart from publications in Australia, the UK and US, his work has been translated into many languages in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
"Robert Manne: ""It is truly a fascinating, vivid, and singular story."" Peter Chistoff: ""A gripping tale of devotion, idealism and folly that spans the globe. It provides a unique insight into dissident and migrant life in Australia."""