2018 is the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth
‘Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand history – and then go out and change it’ President Barack Obama
‘The authentic voice of Mandela shines through this book . . . humane, dignified and magnificently unembittered’ The Times
The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, A Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela’s destiny. Emotive, compelling and uplifting, A Long Walk to Freedom is the exhilarating story of an epic life; a story of hardship, resilience and ultimate triumph told with the clarity and eloquence of a born leader.
‘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’ Sunday Times
Publisher : Abacus; New Ed edition (12 Oct. 1995)
Language : English
Paperback : 784 pages
ISBN-10 : 0349106533
ISBN-13 : 978-0349106533
Dimensions : 13.2 x 5.3 x 19.7 cm
Customers say
Customers find the themes in the book emotional, interesting, and shocking. They also describe the story as extremely interesting and delve into the South African political system. Readers describe the book as readable and honest. They find the characters exceptional and the emotional impact moving. Opinions are mixed on the content, with some finding it well-written and detailed, while others say there’s too much unnecessary detail.
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