First published 2010
Drawn from Mandela's personal writings, this unprecedented memoir offers an intimate window into the life and mind of one of the 20th century's most influential leaders. From his early days as an anti-apartheid activist to his historic presidency, Mandela's candid musings and diary entries reveal the personal cost of his monumental struggle for freedom and equality. Through moments of joy, sorrow, and contemplation, his unfiltered voice shines a powerful light on the personal journey behind the public legend.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century, africa, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figure, personal-journey
Setting: South Africa, Afrique du Sud, República de Sudáfrica
Period: 20th century, 20e siecle, Siglo XX
480 pages · Paperback · Picador