Nelson Mandela

by Nelson Mandela

Una biografía visual completamente autorizada, esta novela gráfica con un prólogo del mismo Nelson Mandela es una adaptación de sus memorias, El largo camino hacia la libertad. La historia de un hombre solitario quien, a pesar de dificultades inimaginables, derribó uno de los regímenes más repugnantes del mundo está presentada a todo color por un equipo de artistas sudafricanos. El libro representa la niñez de Mandela en un pequeño pueblo sudafricano, su creciente activismo político con el Congreso Nacional Africano, sus 27 años en la cárcel, su dramática liberación y sus años como presidente de Sudáfrica. Con entrevistas nuevas, reportes de primera mano y materiales de archivo recién descubiertos, esta biografía visualmente dramática le presenta la cautivadora historia de Mandela a toda una nueva generación de lectores.

A fully authorized visual biography, this graphic novel with a foreword from Nelson Mandela himself is an adaptation of his memoir, Long Walk to Freedom. The story of a solitary man who, despite unbelievable hardships, brought down one of the most repugnant regimes of the world is presented in vivid color by a team of South African artists. The book depicts Mandela’s boyhood in a small South African village, his growing political activism with the African National Conference, his 27-year incarceration, his dramatic release, and his years as president of South Africa. With new interviews, firsthand accounts, and recently uncovered archival material, this visually dramatic biography introduces Mandela's gripping story to a whole new generation of readers.

43 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in a fully representative democratic election, who held office from 1994–99.

Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of the African National Congress's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe. The South African courts convicted him on charges of sabotage, as well as other crimes committed while he led the movement against apartheid. In accordance with his conviction, Mandela served 27 years in prison, spending many of these years on Robben Island.

In South Africa he is often known as Madiba, an honorary title adopted by elders of Mandela's clan. The title has come to be synonymous with Nelson Mandela.

Following his release from prison on 11 February 1990, Mandela supported reconciliation and negotiation, and helped lead the transition towards multi-racial democracy in South Africa. Since the end of apartheid, many have frequently praised Mandela, including former opponents. Mandela has received more than one hundred awards over four decades, most notably the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

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Reviews

[Rosa Ramôa · Rating 4 out of 5]

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"Ninguém nasce odiando outra pessoa
pela cor de sua pele,
ou por sua origem, ou sua religião.
Para odiar, as pessoas precisam aprender,
e se elas aprendem a odiar,
podem ser ensinadas a amar,
pois o amor chega mais naturalmente
ao coração humano do que o seu oposto.
A bondade humana é uma chama que pode ser oculta,
jamais extinta".

[Lauren Marotta · Rating 4 out of 5]

The children's book Nelson Mandela is about the story and life of the South African leader Nelson Mandela. The story starts by showing his childhood and discussing his quest for education. Nelson, with the given name Rolihlahla, from Qunu was the only child chose for school where he excelled and became a lawyer to fight for the people who couldn't fight for themselves. When the Europeans started to take of South Africa was split into three parts, starting the apartheid. Nelson started protests and rallies against the apartheid, seeking power for the people. The state was not happy with Nelson and vowed to put him in jail. Nelson ran and hid, using disguise to maintain his freedom. He was eventually captured where he grew old until his release.

The pictures in this story are very prominent and bold, as if they could jump off the page. The story line follows a small corner in either the top of the page, or the bottom corner of the page. Kidir Nelson creates the image of the African Americans being the center focus, allowing the europeans to drop behind. When looking at the pages that is the first thing you can draw attention too. The sky’s are blue and bright and the sand on the beach looks so pure. The story line follows the pictures, when the text is sad the faces look hurt. When the story is happy, the African Americans are smiling. Its a sweet story that allows the pictures to also tell the story.

By: Lauren Marotta & Alyssa Frank

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

lol

[Pabloemma]

Il est question de revenir sur la carrière politique de Nelson Mandela sous forme d’hommage poétique pour parler de son combat en faveur de son pays. Notamment rétablir la paix au milieu d’une guerre qui opposait les blancs aux noirs et pour laquelle il fut un acteur majeur grâce aux stratégies formidables qui permirent aujourd’hui de revoir sur les visages un sourire entre les peuples.