First published 2000
Nelson Mandela, a Black South African, faces a lifetime of imprisonment for his defiant acts against the apartheid regime. Undaunted, he emerges from decades behind bars to lead his nation's peaceful transition to democracy, becoming the country's first Black president. Mandela's unwavering courage and commitment to reconciliation inspire a divided people to overcome a history of oppression and forge a new, equitable future.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-literature, 21st-century, activism, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, redemption
Setting: South Africa
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
Paperback · Jonathan Ball Publishers
Content warnings: racism