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Long Walk to Freedom
- The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
- Narrated by: Michael Boatman
- Length: 27 hrs and 39 mins
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Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. Since his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, Mandela has been at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world.
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"Narrator Michael Boatman has a gentle but insistent voice that suggests a certain grace and is well suited for the memoir of this worldwide symbol of persistence and justice. Boatman’s authentic pronunciation of South African tribes and other words also lends great credibility to his reading. He narrates at an unhurried pace and lingers on certain words throughout the book in order to let us inhale Mandela’s meanings." (AudioFile)
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- Dustin
- 2020-09-10
Amazing story
Beautifully written, a must read. A great inspiration to all. A message that so many people need to understand, true peace and equality cannot happen with revenge, reparations, affirmative action, etc. But only with equal opportunity and respect moving forward. Thank you very much for your long fight for peace and sharing your story.
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- M. Horsfield
- 2023-03-15
Great book- exceptional man.
The only hero that I have. Forgiveness, no revenge. A very well written and excellently narrated book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-02-04
Very interesting
It was an interesting story of the life of an amazing man. Mandela shared the good the bad and the ugly. He took the reader into his heart and his mind. I highly recommend it know the true history of South Africa.
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- B.N Toronto
- 2019-11-18
So much to learn about this amazing human being
I learned a great deal about Mandela from this memoir! Not sure how he managed to stay on the struggle for so long and not give up. You will surely look at the world differently after listening to this book
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- sebastian
- 2018-06-23
Wow! I can't believe this man's resilience.
I listened to this book as often as I could. Truly captivating and inspiring! I highly encourage this for young Minds!
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- David Miller
- 2022-08-18
Wow!
One of the best books I’ve ever read/listened to! Highly recommend it to anyone.
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- olivier
- 2020-12-31
An inspirational story
It’s a story full of wisdom, that makes every reader a tiny bit wiser;
It teaches us the virtue of peace, optimism, patience, good habits and discipline . It teaches us how to appreciate small things, and where happiness truly lies.
It educates us a bit more about history.
It’s worth even more praise, for the author’s modesty, authenticity and relativism. Enjoy!
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- Ronnett Ikerenge
- 2022-12-25
Loved it!
I loved the journey I was taken on. My eyes were opened and my heart filled.
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- Digitaltdawg
- 2023-10-25
The most valuable autobiography I have read.
A transformative book that challenges the reader to a lifetime of learning, a lifetime of forming connections where that may seem impossible. Reading the book is a roadmap to a more humane future.
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- June Payne
- 2019-03-24
Amazing, inspiring & Painful
Amazing that ane could endure such pain and mantain such positivity. Truly awed and INSPIRED.
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