Mandela: The Life of Nelson Mandela

by Rod Green

HardCover. Pub Date :2013-12-06 192 English Constable There cant be many people who have never heard of Nelson Mandela.His has become a household name. a name respected by everyone everywhere. from grandmothers to schoolchildren . Not so many people would recognise his other names. and he is a man who has been known by many names throughout his life.Nelson Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela came from what most people would regard as a poor background. yet his family were aristocrats among the Xhosa people of the Transkei in South Africa.From the time he was a boy he was destined. as his father before him had been. to become an advisor at the court of the Xhosa king. but no one could have predicted that young Rolihlahla would one day become an outlaw known as The Black Pimpernel or a statesman of international standing - President Mandela.This is a full...

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, History

192 pages, Hardcover

First published December 6, 2013

About the author

Rod Green is a children’s writer who has worked with many publishers, including Puffin and HarperCollins. With Templar, he has written books in the Mean Machines series.

Reviews

[almas.]

read on: (07.09.24.)

꒰💼꒱ the life of nelson mandela by rod green

↪ no rating since it's a biography !

💭 | my overall thoughts.
----> this is a thoroughly researched book that chronicles the life of one of the world's most inspirational individuals, renowned for his battle against racism, apartheid, inequality, and injustice in south africa. his remarks are incredibly impactful and profound for people. there are no limits to what he accomplished for his nation and its citizens. he even got himself imprisoned because of the stand he took for his people. he dedicated his life to changing the lives of his people and his nation, so much so that he forgot to live for himself too.

❝ your freedom and mine cannot be separated. i will return.❞

----> the book itself provides a deep insight into Nelson Mandela's life and struggles, accompanied with lots of pictures related to the topics, and footnotes for better comprehension. i obviously cannot comment on the writing style since it's a simple biography, written in a way to make it as easy to understand as possible.

❝ if you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. then he becomes your partner.❞

----> overall, this biography is a must-read for anyone who has ANY interest in the history of our world and the people who worked to make it a better place.

❝ i have fought against white domination, and i have fought against black domination. i have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons will live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. it is an ideal which i hope to live for and to see realized. but, my Lord, if needs be, it is an ideal for which i am prepared to die.❞

xx
almas the almighty

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this is a biography of someone's life, struggles and accomplishments so there'll be no rating. butttt a review will come eventually soon. rtc

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right, so um this was completely unplanned. picked this up on a whim since i was exhausted + bored + had no wifi and i thought "why not?"
let's see how it goes
(DREAM LOOK I'M READING THIS AND IT'S STILL 2024)

[Anissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

High level, easy to read summary of his life.

[Maxi Wangchuk · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book well researched that tells the story of one of the most inspiring figures of the World, well known for fighting against apartheid, racism, inequalities and injustices in South Africa. He is also known as the Gandhi of South Africa. His words are so powerful and profound to humanity. What he did for his country and people is beyond the sky and the universe. He was jailed for fighting for freedom and just society in South Africa. He has lived his entire life with a vision to transform his country and his people's lives. He don't remember he lived for himself. He always wanted to serve his people and transform the country into a free democratic process where all citizens are treated equally irrespective of the race and colour. In 1994, he became the first black president of the South Africa at 74 years old after struggling for almost 4 decades of huge sacrifices in his live. A very powerful and inspiring story to read. This book also contains pictures and image of the stories portrayed in the book which helps the reader to connect and contextualise. Must read.

[Chrisella · Rating 2 out of 5]

for Mandela; 11 out of 10 stars. world owes to you a lot, Sir.

while for this book written by Rod Green; 2 out of 5. the photos doesn't support the thing he described in the same exact page. when talking about the young Mandela whose first came to the big city Johannesburg, the photos is about Mandela posed Sosweto Gospel Choir after they won their second Grammy Award in 2008 (why it jumps so many years, and what's the correlation..)
While talking about Nelson who was just appointed as national volunteer-in-chief campaign to fought Apartheid, the photo is about Nelson Mandela met United States star Ryan Giggs (long silence..)

This book have so many pictures of Mandela. It's a good thing. But most of them doesn't match in events, year, and while the story it self is all good, i get my self annoyed many times with the pictures.

[Crystal Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Splendid brief biography of one of this century's greatest freedom fighters.

[Rosie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful and easy to read book about the life of truly one of the greatest people to walk our planet. The photos in the book are also nice and high quality.
I would have given it 5 stars but for the fact that it feels like it ends really abruptly in the year of Mandela's death but not including his death or funeral. It is also missing a chapter or at least a couple of pages reflecting on the huge achievements of Mandela in South Africa and his legacy worldwide.

[Wendell Hennan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A detailed account of Nelson Mandela's life accompanied by many photographs. Tremendous accomplishment to survive years of incarceration and during that time negotiate peacefully the end of apartheid. Suitable that he was elected President of South Africa and continued to transition the country towards peaceful co existence of black and white mankind.

[Amy Ortega · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Nelson Mandela ! This book was based off of him. and to me he's a real hero . This book was an amazing true story about Nelsons Mandela's life . Which was a really sad but a amazing life . What I loved about this book was how wonderful and interesting it was . I loved all the dialogue in this amazing story. And I recommend this book to whoever is a fan of Nelson Mandela .

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too short! But otherwise good

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of photos, so less to read...