First published 2007
Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life is chronicled in his riveting memoir. As a young man, Mandela is drawn into the anti-apartheid movement, determined to dismantle the racist regime that denies Black South Africans their basic rights. His activism lands him in prison for decades, where he remains steadfast in his principles. But Mandela never gives up, emerging from captivity more resolute than ever to forge a new, equitable future for his country. This is the inspiring story of a man who dedicated his life to the long, hard-won battle for freedom.
Genres: 20th-century, african-literature, autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century, activism, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: inspiring, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, perseverance, redemption
Setting: South Africa, Zululand, Mozambique, Nigeria, Cape Town, Britain, África del Sur, Afrique du Sud
Period: 1948-, 1948-1994, 1978-1989, xian dai
160 pages · Paperback · Nolwazi