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nelson mandela's autobiography spans from his childhood to the 1994 general elections in south africa. in it, he describes himself as a man committed to freedom, to justice, to the end of apartheid and everything such an end entails. for someone who did not learn a lot about apartheid, this was informative and enriching. a man who gave everything to a cause he believed in, he describes not only his own life but also the genesis of many political parties and movements in south africa -- and how he hoped to build bridges between them towards their common goal of a free nation where everyone is equal.

À une époque où ce mot est utilisé à toutes les sauces, il est utile de retourner aux sources pour comprendre l'horreur d'un véritable régime d'apartheid. Nelson Mandela est un homme au courage exceptionnel, et son histoire devrait être connue de tous ! Un must read!

This is one of my all-time favorite biographies. Because Mandela lived such a dangerous life, it also reads as a suspense novel.
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Told is a straightforward, honest, and clear terms, Mandela’s life struggle for South African equality is equally inspiring, heart wrenching, and beautiful. A must read.
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