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  • The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
  • By: Nelson Mandela
  • Narrated by: Danny Glover
  • Length: 6 hrs
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (306 ratings)

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Long Walk to Freedom

By: Nelson Mandela
Narrated by: Danny Glover
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Publisher's Summary

The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. Emotive, compelling, and uplifting, Long Walk to Freedom is the exhilarating story of an epic life; a story of hardship, resilience, and ultimate triumph told with the clarity and eloquence of a born leader.
©1994 Nelson Mandela (P)2004 Time Warner AudioBooks UK

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." (Sunday Times)

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Fantastic

A must read for anyone. The story of a man facing injustice. An great example for all of us.

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Inspiring

very descriptive and informative of Nelson Mandela's struggle and his amazing journey to freedom for himself and South Africa!

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Brilliant

When his real voice speaks during his speech on release I had to hold back the tears!? Brilliantly read also

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Heartfelt💚

I am going to listen to this again. I was hooked from start to finish, felt a myriad of emotions from sadness, anger to happiness. a sensational 📚.

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Captivating story poor narration choice

Amazing journey captured in this book and what an encouraging story about pure resilience, unfortunately the narrator not being able to pronounce the names or words correctly was annoying and though he tried very hard, it made it worse. However definitely worth a listen!

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good book of trials and tribulations

Good book of trials and tribulations, and the overcoming of it.
would recommend to others going through the same, plumbing and inspiring to listen.

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Inspiring

I feel that everyone should hear Nelson Mandela's story. The book is succinct and leaves you wanting to hear more!

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Beautiful story.

Beautifully read & an amazing story of courage by the greatest statesman who has ever lived.
Would like to hear an unabridged version.

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Great story

Nelson Mandela is a legend and his story is incredible.
The narrator was good and did well pronouncing African words- but honestly the narrator should have been South African. I found the American accent quite distracting and disappointing as there are many South Africans who would have done a great job too.

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Inspirational

A wonderfully and articulately read abridged version of an inspirational book. Thank you for the opportunity to read such quality.


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