Winnie Mandela, wife of South African leader Nelson Mandela, shares the story of her life through interviews and letters in which she discusses the development of her political beliefs, and her forced separation from her husband.
Because he is responsible for keeping his pregnant mother and brothers and sisters from starving, young Adam travels daily from his small black South African township to sell newspapers in the city, until marauding bands of thugs make this work dangerous and force him to a difficult decision.
Profiles the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, work as a freedom fighter, imprisonment, release from prison, political career, and more. Includes a time line, essential facts,resources, and a glossary.
Presents a graphic biography of South African political activist Nelson Mandela, and describes his long fight to break the bonds of Apartheid in South Africa.
Text and photographs present the daily lives and family traditions of the people of South Africa, as well as their turbulent history and the legacy of apartheid.