Nelson Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom - Memoir
Long Walk to Freedom – Nelson Mandela Part 1: Introduction, Theme, Philosophy Long Walk to Freedom — Overview, Theme, Philosophy, and Reception Long Walk to Freedom When we think of Nelson Mandela , // most of us picture the global icon: // the statesman, the president, the man who became a symbol of freedom and reconciliation. But Long Walk to Freedom , his autobiography, reminds us that behind that image was a long, difficult, and very human journey. // It’s the story of a boy born in rural South Africa , in the Eastern Cape, who grew up herding cattle, playing stick-fighting games, and absorbing the traditions of his people— // and who went on to become one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. The book takes us through every stage of Mandela’s life: // his education , his gradual awakening to the brutal reality of apartheid, and his decision to dedicate himself to fighting it. // We follow his involvement with the African National Congress , his lea...