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Long Walk to Freedom, Vol. 1

1918-1962

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Long Walk to Freedom, Vol. 1

By: Nelson Mandela
Narrated by: Michael Boatman, Kofi Annan
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The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly recreates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. From his beginning in the Transkei to his being taken to Robben Island, this is the remarkable story of how a man rose so far, only to be sentenced to life imprisonment.

Emotive and compelling, this is the story of an epic life. This audiobook includes a foreword written and read by Kofi Annan, Nelson Mandela's Presidential Oath of Office, an afterword from Sharon Gelman, and an interview with Long Walk to Freedom collaborator Richard Stengel.

©1994 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (P)2011 Hachette Audio Africa Politicians Politics & Activism

Critic Reviews

"Burns with the luminosity of faith in the invincible nature of human hope and dignity...Unforgettable" (Andre Brink)
"Enthralling...Mandela emulates the few great political leaders such as Lincoln and Gandhi, who go beyond mere consensus and move out ahead of their followers to break new ground" (Donald Woods in the Sunday Times)
All stars
Most relevant
the story of the man and the struggle told in such a way that I felt informed and inspired.

deeply absorbing

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This is a man I true now admire - this book should be pasted down though the ages - I would sure loved to have heard him speak

Mandela I salute you

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The writing is interesting and absorbing from beginning to end. Having been born in SA in the 60's I thought I knew his story and the ANC struggle for equality. This book gives an account of these efforts from the beginning and is so inspiring. The actor reading this book should have been a South African who would have done a better job of pronouncing many words, names and places correctly. It seems a strange choice to use an American actor. Mandela we will never forget you. Amandla Ngawethu!

Incredible Life and Historic Memoir

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The only thing that would make this book better is if Nelson himself narrated it.

There is so much information in here and things I never knew! I am taking a mini break before listening to part 2 and may even re-listen due to vast amount of information provided.

Brilliant, inspiring and highly informative.

Eye Opening

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Great narration. it's like listening the Black panther read Mandela's story. I knew Mandela's was a great man but now I know why. incredible story of how he came to be who he was out of influence and necessity of his surroundings

Insight into modern South African history

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To document the life of this great man is an awesome undertaking. Riveting and humbling.

Huge job very well done

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The more I learn the more I realise I don’t know. Such an interesting read.

Amazing life

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