Mandela: In Celebration of a Great Life
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (824 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1431700797 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 185 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
To a people who had known violence and injustice, and who had been stripped of their dignity, Mandela brought hope, pride and a new patriotism. Every person who has met Mandela has felt his special ‘Madiba magic’.The liberation struggle to which he devoted his life did not end with the first democratic election in 1994. It depicts the statesman, the patient and the angry, the man who was never too busy to stop and listen to a child. A photographic keepsake of one of the world's most charismatic and influential statesmen that everyone will enjoy.. In the process, he transformed South Africa from pariah of the world to a leader in democracy.This book describes the tremendous challenges faced by Nelson Mandela and those who followed him, in trying to heal his beloved land. It continues in the form of a struggle for economic justice, without which democracy cannot survive.The authoritative text presents Mandela the husband, father, prisoner, politician and leading light of his country and it is beautifully illustrated with photographs throughout. Nelson Mandela's release from prison and his election as South Africa's first democratically appointed president ushered in the beginning of the a new age of hope and aspiration. He showed that reconciliation, forgiveness and tolerance are not only possible but an imperative
Leana S. Wen said The definitive book on an amazing leader. In my graduate work as a history student at Oxford, I read many biographies of world leaders. This one stands out as the definitive biography of not only a great leader, Nelson Mandela, but also as the standard to which other biographers aspire.As Ms. Smith writes, she had unparalleled access to Mandiba, allowing her incredible insight into this complex and fascinating man. The photos add greatly to the depth of this book. Her writing is fluid and graceful.Without doubt, Charlene Smith is the preeminent author on Mandela. This book . A must read Veronica So much has been written about Nelson Mandela over his lifetime but what makes this book by Charlene Smith so special is that she has been so close to him for many years. Her insight as to how he thinks, what he feels and the views of his peers are remarkable. It was a pleasure to read. The book was packed with anecdotes, photographs and stories that I had never read before. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Africa, South Africa, politics or humanity - you cannot help but be inspired after reading about this . Indeed a great life & a great book Sally Fisher This is indeed a deeply personal and spectacular celebration of the life of Nelson Mandela by his primary biographer, Charlene Smith. Madiba's trust of her and the warmth they developed between them allowed him to be completely present, open, and honest during the process. I loved this book and the flavor of South Africa it expresses along with it's wonderful narrative.
This book will be released for sale in bookstores on June 1, 2012