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This fascinating biography looks at the life of Nelson Mandela, placing his awe-inspiring accomplishments in historical context for a new generation to admire. On A February day in 1994, Mandela visited Robben Island, a desolate rock where he had been held during his twenty-seven years as a prisoner. Days later, he triumphed in an election that rescued South Africa from the climate of oppression that had held sway for so long. By "New York Times" executive editor, Bill Keller, this inspiring biography looks at the events that led Mandela from his tribal homeland to the center of the struggle for racial equality in South Africa. From early acts of protest to the leadership of an apartheid-free nation, this is an honest portrayal of a modern political and social icon. Marketing: . ARC mailings and giveaways . Poster with discussion guide . Targeted publicity . National advertising . Conference promotions . Online promotions . Mandela will celebrate his 90th birthday on July 18, 2008

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1049010 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-01
• Released on: 2008-01-15
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .58" h x 6.52" w x 8.58" l, .84 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

About the Author
Bill Keller was the chief of the New York Times bureau in Johannesburg, South Africa, from April 1992 until May 1995. Before that, he had been a Times correspondent in Moscow, Russia, winning a Pulitzer Prize in March 1989 for his coverage of the Soviet Union. In July 2003, he became the executive editor of the New York Times.