WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
Long After Midnight at the Niño Bien
Published 2008
“A moving and often hilarious book about a young man’s search for passion and a more engaging life.” – The Telegraph (U.K.)
“An elegant, caustic travelogue sparkling with insight … (Winter’s) Argentina is a maddening, utterly beguiling place. Though (he) likens loving the nation during some of the worst years in its always-stormy history to ‘falling for an alcoholic at the very moment she hits rock bottom,’ there will be no shortage of readers putting his book down and hopping the next flight to Buenos Aires” – Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“Winter can be very funny at his own expense and has a great ear for dialogue reminiscent of Bill Bryson … the strength of this book is in the engaging personality of its writer.” ¬– Literary Review (U.K.)
“As much a rites-of-passage memoir as a foreign residence narrative, this is an engaging, well-written and charming portrait of a society having a ball as the banks collapse, the supermarkets are looted and the economy goes into meltdown … A funny and moving account which has feeling without sentimentality, a difficult balance to achieve.” – The Times Literary Supplement
“An outrageously funny tale of dance steps and travel.” – Publishers Weekly
“Engaging… passionate … It’s part of the appeal of this book that Winter shows himself being suckered as well as seduced by the glamour of the experience.” – The Guardian
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The Accidental President of Brazil
Co-authored with Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Published 2006
“Crisp, incisive, and beautifully (written) … It reads like a thriller … A persuasive and accessible account of Brazil’s recent 20th century history.” – Financial Times
“(Cardoso’s) memoir tells the story of his remarkable leadership as president, his fascinating personal life, his remarkable encounters with other historical figures, and perhaps most movingly, his lifelong love for Brazil.” – President Bill Clinton
“A candid, sometimes brilliant but thoroughly readable autobiography … these memoirs offer an intimate glimpse into an extraordinary moment: when one of Latin America’s most creative minds took on one of the world’s most promising and vexing countries.” – Newsweek
“In this most engaging and very personal history of twentieth-century Brazil, a genuine philosopher-king recounts how he combined principle and pragmatism to transform a harsh military dictatorship into a hopeful, modern democracy … Readers with even a passing curiosity about Brazil will enjoy … this rare “lessons learned” memoir by one of the foremost statesmen of our times.” – Foreign Affairs (Editor’s pick)
“A stimulating and enjoyable read … It is hard to think of a better-qualified guide to his country, and to the broader challenge of making democracy work in Latin America, than Mr. Cardoso.” – The Economist
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Why Soccer Matters
Co-authored with Pelé
Published 2014
“An engaging reflection on international football in the World Cup era. Pelé’s voice shines through, and for this, Winter deserves praise. The co-author captures Pelé’s passion and commitment in a chatty, conversational tone.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Even 30 years after his last game, Pelé remains the face of soccer around the world. In this thoughtful narrative—timed to coincide with his native Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup—Pelé explores why soccer is an internationally unifying force.” – Publishers Weekly
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No Lost Causes
Co-authored with Alvaro Uribe Vélez
Published 2012
“What is most interesting about “No Lost Causes,” Mr. Uribe’s engaging memoir, isn’t so much the narrative of his achievements but the insight he offers into his own character and the life experiences that created it.” – The Wall Street Journal
Brian Winter 