4,5 stars- English Ebook

Review follows later.

Very inspiring

It is as if yourself and Mandela are sitting side by side at a bar, and he is telling you his story over pints. Gentle in its tone, honest, and always interesting. An almost conversational narrative easily enjoyed.

I think that this book is very sad because of all the suffering Mandela goes through in his life and all the losses he had. My favourite part of the book is when he becomes the black pimpernel since he had to go into hiding. I also liked that part because of the way he wrote the story. I would recommend this book to adults since the topics he introduced in his book may be too complicated for younger kids to understand.

Excellent book. Mr Mandela's life story from the horse's mouth.

نيلسون مانديلا .. هو أحد الذين عرفوا قيمة الحرية فقاتلوا من أجلها

تأخذك هذه السيرة الذاتية إلى بداية حياته و كيفية تشكيل الشخصية النضالية في داخله ..

كتاب رائع .. و التفاصيل مشوقة ..

This book is a dream read.It gives us an insight into the man himself.What a life!What a person!What experiences !What patience!I can go on and on.I would recommend it as a must read as it helps you to introspect about your qualities as a human being.

A must read book for understanding African history and great leadership anywhere. An amazing story of tenacity and vision. While in Africa, I was awed by the respect and admiration people still held for Mandela.

What an incredible human being. And it's interesting how he was portrayed as a "terrorist" by the very western media and European democracies who gave him a Nobel Prize for his fight for freedom, and yet they had supported the South African oppressive government, just like the way they now support the current Israel government and label many freedom fighters in Palestine as "terrorists". Some things never change.

Nelson Mandela's "Long Walk to Freedom (Volume 1: 1918-1962)" is a riveting memoir that provides a vivid account of his journey from a tribal upbringing to becoming a key figure in the fight against apartheid. Mandela's resilience, coupled with his eloquent storytelling, makes this book a compelling and inspiring read. It offers a poignant blend of personal anecdotes and historical insights, making it an essential exploration of South Africa's tumultuous political landscape. Highly recommended for those seeking a glimpse into Mandela's extraordinary life and the broader struggle for justice and equality.

Link to book:  Long Walk to Freedom (Volume 1: 1918-1962)

Link to author:  Nelson Mandela

A long book, but totally worth it!

A spirit-awakening, awe inspiring book. Despite its often tedious details (even with the help of diaries, one has to wonder about such an extraordinary memory of people and events over so many years), I am left with the reassuring knowledge that one man can indeed make a difference, and that positive social change, albeit painfully slow, is always possible. I salute Mandela's highly dignified stance where he refuses to use harsh, condemning words about his enemies. His restraint and humility are a lesson in human behavior and, for that matter, for successful national and international politics.