Nelson Mandela Libros

Nelson Mandela stands as a monumental figure in the fight against racial oppression, recognized globally for his unwavering commitment to justice, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of South Africa. After being imprisoned for over twenty-seven years, Mandela emerged in 1990 to lead his nation through a transformative political landscape. As president of the African National Congress and a key figure in the anti-apartheid movement, he played a crucial role in establishing multiracial governance and majority rule. Born to a Thembu chief, Mandela grew up in a traditional tribal culture but quickly confronted the harsh realities of apartheid, one of history's most oppressive systems. His narrative unfolds with vivid accounts of his early life as a struggling student and law clerk, his gradual political awakening, and his efforts to revitalize the ANC in the 1950s. He candidly reflects on the challenges of balancing his political ambitions with family life, including the heart-wrenching dissolution of his first marriage and separation from his children. The escalating conflict between the ANC and the government, his underground leadership, and the pivotal Rivonia Trial of 1964, where he received a life sentence, are all recounted. He shares insights from his lengthy imprisonment and the intricate negotiations that ultimately led to his release and the dismantling of apartheid.

Nelson Mandela recoge en esta magistral antología los cuentos más bellos y antiguos de África. Es una colección que ofrece un ramillete de entrañables relatos, pequeñas muestras de la valerosa esencia de África, que en muchos casos son también universales por el retrato que hacen de la humanidad, de los animales y de los seres fantásticos.«Está la liebre», observa Mandela en el prólogo, «una pilluela muy ingeniosa; la hiena, que es la perdedora de todas las historias; el león, el jefe de los animales y quien les da regalos; la serpiente, que inspira miedo y a la vez es el símbolo del poder sanador; hay también hechizos que pueden acarrear la desgracia o conceder la libertad...». Todos los cuentos, además, están maravillosamente ilustrados en color por 16 artistas africanos.

From his birth in a village on the banks of the Mbashe River in the Transkei to his politicisation and development as a freedom fighter, this first volume of Nelson Mandela's classic autobiography charts the early years of his life, which culminated in his prison sentence in 1962. Emotive, compelling and uplifting, Long Walk to Freedom: Volume 1 tells the beginnings of the story of an epic life, a story of hardship, resilience and ultimate triumph conveyed with the clarity and eloquence of the outstanding moral and political leader of the twentieth century.

The Triumph of Hope is part 2 of this two-volume edition of the best-selling autobiography by one of the greatest statesmen of the twentieth century

Published in association with PQ Blackwell, Auckland, New Zealand.

After twenty-seven years in prison, Nelson Mandela finally walked free in February 1990. This book offers a collection of his articles, speeches, letters from underground, and the transcripts from his trials that demonstrates the charisma and determination of a towering figure in the struggle for racial equality in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela's speeches reflect his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights. They capture his journey from prisoner to president, emphasizing themes of reconciliation, resilience, and the fight against apartheid. Through powerful rhetoric, Mandela inspires hope and encourages collective action, addressing both his fellow South Africans and the global community. This collection showcases his ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and passion, making it a vital resource for understanding his vision for a united and democratic society.

This moving collection of letters, diary entries, and other writings offers a rare glimpse into Nelson Mandela's life through his own direct and private voice. An international bestseller, it serves as an intensely personal complement to his autobiography. In the foreword, President Barack Obama notes that this work provides an extraordinary insight into Mandela as a man. Readers are taken through the darkest hours of Mandela's twenty-seven years of imprisonment, including his troubled dreams on Robben Island. The collection features a draft of an unfinished sequel to his autobiography, notes from his famous speeches, and even doodles made during meetings. It includes photos from his life, journals written while he was on the run during the early 1960s anti-apartheid struggles, and nearly 70 hours of recorded conversations with friends. This intimate journey captures the evolution of Mandela's political conscience and his significant role on the world stage. Critics have praised it as more revealing and moving than his autobiography, describing it as a heart-wrenching yet uplifting read that blends the mundane with the monumental, providing the fullest picture yet of Mandela.