In the Words of Nelson Mandela - Hardcover

Crwys-Williams, Jennifer

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9780802779304: In the Words of Nelson Mandela

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ISBN 10: 0802779301 ISBN 13: 9780802779304

Publisher: Walker Books, 2011

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"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." Nelson Mandela spoke these words from the dock at the Rivonia Treason Trial on April 20, 1964. Through his words and actions ever since, Mandela has been embraced worldwide as a symbol of courage, hope, and reconciliation.

South African journalist Jennifer Crwys-Williams has compiled a collection of Mandela's observations, culled from a variety of sources. In the Words of Nelson Mandela presents his thoughts on subjects as diverse as humanity, friendship, oppression, and freedom. These quotations provide valuable insight into the man and all he stands for. By turns moving, revealing, humorous, and wise, Mandela's words eloquently convey his warmth and dignity; his thoughts, though brief, contain enormous depth-"One minute can change the world," for example-and are certain to inspire and give strength to all who read them.

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About the Author:

Jennifer Crwys-Williams has hosted her own television and radio shows in South Africa, interviewing world figures, including Nelson Mandela. She is the editor of several books, including The Penguin Dictionary of South African Quotations and South African Dispatches: Two Centuries of the Best of South African Journalism.

Review:

His many speeches are a store of wisdom and she has made much of that wisdom available to us all in this book... A treasure of quotations... will move and delight the reader. -- Michael Auret * Irish Catholic * Inspirational... hopeful and humorous. -- Elizabeth Barley * Catholic Herald * Moving words from the man who moved the world -- Peter Hain MP A gem of a book... should be required reading for all students of history and all those who seek to change society for the better. * Charity Times *

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