Sawyer,
Kem Knapp. Nelson Mandela. Morgan Reynolds 176p $28.95 978-1-59935-167-4 ms/hs Series:
Champion of Freedom
(Morgan Reynolds) E-BNS
Biography
After spending 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela went on to
become the first president of democratic South Africa, as well as winning the
Nobel Peace Prize. This biography
chronicles his life from his boyhood to his post-presidential work. Densely packed with information and
profusely illustrated with historical photos, this well-written biography of
Nelson Mandela makes the freedom fighter and Nobel Prize winner’s life
accessible to upper middle-school and high-school readers. The tone is never preachy, even though some
information-packed passages come off a trifle dry. It is apparent from the copious chapter notes
and bibliographical references that a great deal of research went into the
creation of this biography. It may be
the most complete biographical work about Mandela for this age group.
“Seeds of White Rule” sets the stage for apartheid, and gives the context for Mandela’s youth and college days. All the important people in his life are highlighted, even to the present day, with his third marriage and current social activism. The events leading up to his imprisonment are detailed, as well as the way the South African government was shaped after his release.
A timeline and comprehensive index complete this excellent biography. This volume is part of the Champion of Freedom series. There are four volumes in the series at this time, and its focus is to profile the lives of courageous individuals. Other titles include Bonhoeffer, Gandhi and Kyi. The series is highly recommended for upper middle-school and high-school history and biography collections. This highly readable biography will appeal to both browsers and researchers. -- Pat Naismith
“Seeds of White Rule” sets the stage for apartheid, and gives the context for Mandela’s youth and college days. All the important people in his life are highlighted, even to the present day, with his third marriage and current social activism. The events leading up to his imprisonment are detailed, as well as the way the South African government was shaped after his release.
A timeline and comprehensive index complete this excellent biography. This volume is part of the Champion of Freedom series. There are four volumes in the series at this time, and its focus is to profile the lives of courageous individuals. Other titles include Bonhoeffer, Gandhi and Kyi. The series is highly recommended for upper middle-school and high-school history and biography collections. This highly readable biography will appeal to both browsers and researchers. -- Pat Naismith
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