Prison Letters
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First published to mark the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth, The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela sparked celebrations around the globe. Featuring 94 letters selected from that landmark collection, as well as new introductory material and six new letters that have never been published, this historic paperback provides an essential political history of the late twentieth century and illustrates how Mandela maintained his inner spirit while imprisoned. Whether they are longing love letters to his wife, Winnie; heartrending notes to his beloved children; or articulations of a human-rights philosophy that resonates today, these letters reveal the heroism of a man who refused to compromise his moral values in the face of extraordinary human punishment, invoking a "story beyond their own words" ( The New York Times ). This new paperback edition―essential for any literature lover, political activist and student―positions Mandela amongst the most inspiring historical figures of the twentieth century. Review: For preparation for a school trip to South Africa - A school trip that includes the Nelson Mandela Museum. My goddaughter is quite excited and I am hoping she will understand more about Mandela, his life struggles and the struggles the people there experienced during apartheid and beyond. It is necessary to have a little background knowledge on any journey to truly see and appreciate it Review: No dejes de leer este libro - Impresionante libro.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 41 Reviews |
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For preparation for a school trip to South Africa
A school trip that includes the Nelson Mandela Museum. My goddaughter is quite excited and I am hoping she will understand more about Mandela, his life struggles and the struggles the people there experienced during apartheid and beyond. It is necessary to have a little background knowledge on any journey to truly see and appreciate it
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No dejes de leer este libro
Impresionante libro.
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The art of letter writing.
An important book to read as it gives valuable insight into the great man and describes some of the ways he remained positive during the course of his prison sentence. It also gives an alternative dialogue from the official UK position that I remember at the time. The notes are well researched, if repetitive, but it gives a good balance of the personal and political man. But it also signalled to me the death of letter writing in the digital age, which I feel is a loss.
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Great content, good condition.
Great content, good condition.
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