First published 2003
From the eve of his imprisonment to his election as South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela's stirring speeches span the pivotal moments of his life and his country's history. Mandela's unwavering commitment to freedom, equality, and human dignity shines through in his own powerful words, giving the world a window into the mind of this living legend.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, political-science, biography-memoir, 21st-century, africa, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational-figure, overcoming-adversity
Setting: South Africa
Period: 20th century
608 pages · Paperback · Back Bay Books