Nelson Mandela: A Force for Freedom

by Christina Scott

The name Nelson Mandela is synonymous with freedom and moral integrity. He is the living symbol of the triumphant struggle to replace South Africa's apartheid regime with a multiracial democracy. Fully illustrated, this biography chronicles the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela, from his days as student activist and guerrilla leader to his 27 years in prison to his position as an iconic elder statesman beloved the world over. 
 

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ambra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would make a nice gift for a Nelson Mandela fan. It contains many pictures of Mandela, his family, and South Africa. Some depict the protests and the suffering experienced during the long years of apartheid in South Africa. Some show that everyday life continues even in troubled times and others celebrate the accomplishments of Nelson Mandela.

For me, who knew next to nothing about Mandela when I opened the cover, the writing was a bit confusing. The author consistently referred vaguely to future events, so much so that if you didn't already know what would happen in the future, it was hard to grasp the significance being assigned to the person or event currently being discussed. There was even one instance where the main body of writing and the photo caption on the same page contradicted each other and I had to use the internet to sort out what really happened.

I would say if you already know a lot about Mandela and are more interested in the photos, you would enjoy this book. If you are looking to begin learning about the life of this interesting man, you may want to look elsewhere.

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[Dianna Lyn]

Excellent overview of Mandela's life before I read other books on him.