Eva Peron

by Alicia Dujovne Ortiz

This biography of Evita, the saintly madonna of Argentina recounts Eva Peron's humble birth, her extraordinary rise to power in Argentina at the side of her husband General Juan Peron, and her short and legendary reign as a virtual queen, dispensing comfort to the masses before she died from cancer at the age of 33.

Eva Peron was one of the most fascinating and controversial figures of the 20th century, inspiring both fanatical devotion as well as strong opposition. This book attempts to present both views in an unbiased fashion, presenting an in depth look at the life of a flawed but extraordinary woman.

For this episode of Dinner & A Book, we will be visiting the home of Rex and Alice Martin. We will discuss the main points of the book before we begin preparing ham, beef, and chicken empanadas.  

Original Air-Date: 11.03.2007