Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom ReviewDeondra Landers Sixth Hour Huddleston“Long Walk to Freedom” An Autobiography of Nelson Mandela Book Review“One of the finest memoirs of the great figures of history” “I hate racial discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought all of this throughout my life; I fight it now and I will until the end of my days. – Nelson Mandela 1962 “Long Walk to Freedom” is an autobiography (published in 1944) written by former South African president, politician and modern hero, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. This inspiring, thought-provoking and motivational book is undoubtedly a must-read, giving an overall lesson of never giving up, no matter how many times you have to fail before you succeed. This book takes you through his journeys, struggles and triumphs from childhood to adulthood. It takes you straight through Mandela's 27 years in prison for armed opposition, his conquest of the African National Congress, the appointment of South Africa's first black president, the defeat of apartheid and his achievements such as obtaining the Noble Peace Prize a year before and countless other awards later. Mandela actually wrote this book during his 27 years of imprisonment starting in 1975. We are also given a detailed description of how he became politically active starting in 1918. Mandela's story is truly a masterpiece. unique work of its kind. If there's one thing you can understand about him from this book, it's his perseverance and ambition. He is admired by many as a patient and bold but quiet man who fought for human rights and against racial oppression. This book begins with an introduction to the rural childhood of Mandela, born on July 18, 1918 in Mvezo (a small village on the banks of...... middle of paper ......o to be free, the right not to be oppressed We have not taken the last step of our journey, but the first step of a longer and even more difficult path. For to be free is not simply to throw off one's chains, but to be free. live in a way that respects and strengthens the freedom of others The true test of our dedication to freedom has only just begun. I took some missteps along the way, but I discovered the secret: after you climb a big hill, you discover that there are many more hills to climb. I took a moment here to rest, to admire the glorious view around me, to look back at the path I have come But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long. walk is not yet over. (Chapter 115 page 75)