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.
El largo camino hacia la libertad Serie
Esta serie narra el inspirador viaje de un hombre que se convirtió en un símbolo global de libertad e igualdad. Es una narrativa poderosa de resiliencia frente a la opresión y la búsqueda incesante de justicia. Los lectores se sumergirán en los eventos históricos y los profundos sacrificios personales que moldearon no solo una vida, sino a toda una nación. Este es un relato conmovedor de esperanza, coraje y el triunfo final del espíritu humano.
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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.