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OverviewThe riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, LONG WALK TO FREEDOM brilliantly recreates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. From his imprisonment on Robben Island to his remarkable journey to freedom and inauguration as President this book describes Mandela's frustrations and strength of heart as well as the overwhelming joy of freedom and power. Emotive and compelling, it completes the story of an epic life. 'Burns with the luminosity of faith in the invincible nature of human hope and dignity . . . Unforgettable' ANDRE BRINK 'Enthralling . . . Mandela emulates the few great political leaders such as Lincoln and Gandhi, who go beyond mere consensus and move out ahead of their followers to break new ground' Donald Woods in the SUNDAY TIMES Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nelson MandelaPublisher: Little, Brown Book Group Imprint: Abacus Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 10.90cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 17.70cm Weight: 0.260kg ISBN: 9780349116303ISBN 10: 034911630 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 02 January 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews'The authentic voice of Mandela shines through this book ... humane, dignified & magnificently unembittered' TIMES 'This life of a man who has been a political activist for 50 yrs, in one of the most difficult & complex conflicts of the 20th C. is a major achievement' OBSERVER 'A truly stunning account of his extraordinary life ... A vivid testimony to an unusual mixture of courage, persistence, tolerance & forgiveness' Sir David Steel A tale of anger and sorrow, love and joy, grace and elegance DAILY NEWS Indispensable ... [a] unique life-story Anthony Sampson A truly stunning account of his extraordinary life ... A vivid testimony to an unusual mixture of courage, persistence, tolerance, and forgiveness Sir David Steel One of the most life- affirming books you'll read GQ Author InformationAuthor Website: www.nelsonmandela.orgNelson Mandela became the democratically elected, first black president of the republic of South Africa on 27 April 1994. He died on 5 December 2013. Tab Content 6Author Website: www.nelsonmandela.orgCountries AvailableAll regions |