2018 is the centenary of Nelson Mandelas birth The authentic voice of Mandela shines through this book . . . humane dignified and magnificently unembittered The Times The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time A Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandelas destiny. Emotive compelling and uplifting A 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. 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