"Born on November 17" is an impressive scholarly book by Dimitris Koufontinas that sheds light on the political and social upheavals in Greece. The author, who was born in Northern Greece in 1958, describes his personal and political development against the backdrop of the uprising on November 17, 1973. Koufontinas, who went underground as a member of the Revolutionary Organization of November 17, reflects on the history of his organization and its revolutionary goals. The book offers a deep insight into the political struggles and societal changes in Greece during the Metapolitefsi, the period following the fall of the military dictatorship. With a combination of autobiographical elements and political analyses, this work is significant for those interested in social sciences as well as for readers who wish to engage with Greek history.