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Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

By Nelson Mandela

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company, October 1995
ISBN: 0316548189
MY HERO recommends this book to adult readers.
From the Publisher
These are riveting memoirs of one of the great moral and political figures of our time, an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. Long Walk to Freedom is his moving and exhilarating story.

Mandela recounts his youth, as the foster son of a Thembu chief, raised in the traditional tribal culture of his ancestors as he grew to learn the inescapable reality of apartheid oppression. In elegant prose, he tells of his early years as an impoverished student and law clerk in Johannesburg and of his slow political awakening. He also describes his personal struggles at that time of having to reconcile his political activity with family, the anguished breakup of his first marriage, and the painful separation from his children.

The escalating political warfare in the 1950s between the ANC and the government is vividly brought to life, culminating in Mandela's dramatic escapades as an underground leader and the notorious Rivonia Trial of 1964, at which he was sentenced to life imprisonment. He recounts the surprisingly eventful 27 years in prison and the complex negotiation which led to both his freedom and to the beginning of apartheid's end.

Here for the first time, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela tells of his extraordinary life—an epic of struggle, setback, renewed hope, and ultimate triumph

User Reviews:
NOKUTHULA | 4/7/2015 12:53 AM
I learn many things about our hero,he's the best in South Africa
sakeena | 7/22/2010 6:03 AM
I am 13 and I have read this book. It is truly great and inspiring. Nelson Mandela is truly a great man.
Tyresha | 12/7/2009 1:05 AM
I HAVE READ THIS BOOK AND I REALLY LOVED IT. I MEAN I CAN SAY THAT NELSON MANDELA IS TRULY A HERO AND ALSO A LEADER AND I RECOMMEND THAT HE KEEPS DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST... WHICH IS REPRESENTING HIS COUNTRY WELL

SINCERELY...TYRESHA H.
Ainsley | 5/26/2009 12:39 AM
When was this page made?


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Autumn Chee | 2/11/2008 5:34 AM
Wheres his date of birthday & his hometown? needs more info.


Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. He spent his childhood in the village of Qunu.

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preeti | 6/17/2007 11:57 PM
This book helps you, in realising that alot can be done with your grit and determination even with dozens of short comings!! This book gives you a living example of this!!!
kia | 3/29/2007 4:52 AM
hey my class is readin about nelson mandela and i love what it tels us about him it,s so great that im very interested and readin more about him
kubuta shale | 3/28/2007 11:07 PM
the old man is very greate.i wish him a long live.his courage will be remeberd by all who do peace.he is my hero.
| 11/26/2006 12:26 AM
Have U got anything About What encouraged him about geting involved in the Civil Rights campaign


The following link is an excellent resource about Nelson Mandela and his work for civil rights:

http://www.radiodiaries.org/mandela/mstories.html

-- The MY HERO Library Staff


Maria | 1/28/2006 7:07 AM
This book will be an inspiration to all readers all over the world
Camie | 1/13/2006 2:56 PM
I am very awed by Nelson's courage and detemination.I hope that i will be like Nelson too. He is indeed a great man.
Vivian | 8/19/2005 11:35 AM
I have read this book and truly it has been an inspiration to me. Nelson you are great.

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