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Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela · 1995 · 656 pages
The leader of South Africa's anti-apartheid movement chronicles his life, including his tribal years, his time spent in prison, and his return to lead his people.
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Hugh Jackman
“This story of Mandela’s life is incredibly engrossing. As he recounts those 27 years in prison on Robben Island, what struck me is how someone can go through all this and maintain a sense of peace and equanimity even toward the people who put him there. One passage in the last chapter shocked me: ‘My commitment to my people, to the millions of South Africans I would never know or meet, was at the expense of the people I knew best and loved most.’ Despite all the great things he did, he’s aware of his own failings—that he was not the father he should have been. I think we are blessed to live during the time that he is alive.”↗
Trevor Noah
“He was as good a writer as he was a freedom fighter and president. This is a book worthy of his storied life.”↗
Aileen Lee
“"Agreed, my fave book ever ❤️"”↗
Bianca Belair
“For #BHM I will be sharing some of my favorite books by Black Authors 21st Book: Long Walk to Freedom -Nelson Mandela Read about his journey from childhood to the struggles of living under apartheid to becoming a freedom fighter & leader of his country. He is inspirational!”↗
Tito Mboweni
“Good books to read and keep as reference material. “All Rise”! All must Read !”↗
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