Ho Chi Minh: A Life, written by William J. Duiker, is a biography that provides a comprehensive look into the life of the Vietnamese communist revolutionary and statesman, Ho Chi Minh. Duiker explores Ho Chi Minh's early years, his role in the struggle for Vietnamese independence, and his leadership of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This biography offers a deep understanding of Ho Chi Minh's political ideologies, his determination to free Vietnam from colonial rule, and his enduring impact on Vietnamese history.