N The Southern Tiger, Lagos shares the story of Chile's journey from terror and repression to a thriving open society during his presidency. Chile has emerged from crushing poverty to become one of the wealthiest nations in Latin America and adopted a centrist government that avoids the hard-line traps on both left and right. Just in time for the current wave of populist uprisings, Chile offers a sustainable political and economic model for new democracies to follow. This is a fascinating look at Chile's rise under a charismatic and visionary leader and its role in today's global community. -- From publisher description.

Includes index.

The finger -- After the coup -- Fall of the Chicago Boys -- Prisoner of the state -- In the interim -- The morning after -- Pinochet's ghost -- The Chilean way -- Bush, Saddam, and me -- Epilogue.