The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. Emotive, compelling and uplifting, 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. '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 'Burns with the luminosity of faith in the invincible nature of human hope and dignity... Unforgettable' André Brink 'Indispensable... a unique life story' Anthony Sampson 'A truly stunning account of his extraordinary life... A vivid testimony to an unusual mixture of courage, persistence, tolerance and forgiveness' Sir David Steel 'The authentic voice of Mandela shines through this book... humane, dignified and magnificently unembittered' The Times 'One of the most extraordinary political tales of the 20th century and well worth the investment for anyone truly interested in the genesis of greatness' Financial Times