Mandela : in celebration of a great life / Charlene Smith ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
by Smith, Charlene
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London : New Holland, 2013. First Edition. Hardback. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 179 pages; Physical description; 179 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 27 cm. Summary; The measure of politicians is not their words but what they do to improve the lives of their people. A successful lawyer, Nelson Mandela sacrificed career, family and freedom to pursue an extravagant ideal: a non-racist, non-sexist future for a nation apparently determined to remain divided. At his release, after almost three decades in jail, he could have pursued narrow interests; the world would have supported him. Instead, he publicly embraced reconciliation and social justice. Nelson Mandela was determined to free not just black South Africans, but all South Africans, from prejudice. And it was in daring to do the unexpected, in weathering criticism from friends, in reaching out to enemies and in acknowledging the most humble that his greatness was revealed. Biography; Charlene Smith is a highly respected award-winning writer, television documentary maker, radio broadcaster, media trainer, and marketing and communications consultant. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Investigative Reporters and Editors Group, and the Authors' Guild. She has written 14 books, including Robben Island, published by Random House Struik. Originally from Johannesburg, she presently lives and works in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Subjects; Mandela, Nelson 1918-2013. Presidents - South Africa - Biography. South Africa - Politics and government - 20th century. Biography & autobiography: historical, political & military. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical. HISTORY / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa.
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- Title
- Mandela : in celebration of a great life / Charlene Smith ; foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Author
- Smith, Charlene
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
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- Used
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- First Edition
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- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : New Holland
- Date Published
- 2013
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