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Opposite Mandela: Encounters With a South African Icon

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A Groundbreaking and Deeply Personal Account of Nelson Mandela's Life and Legacy

In the annals of history, few figures loom as large as Nelson Mandela. A man who spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid, Mandela emerged from captivity to become the first black president of South Africa. His story is one of triumph over adversity, of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Opposite Mandela is a groundbreaking and deeply personal account of Mandela's life and legacy, told through the eyes of those who knew him best. This book offers a unique and nuanced portrait of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures, revealing the complexities and contradictions that shaped his life and work.

Opposite Mandela: Encounters with South Africa's Icon

by Tony Leon

4.2 out of 5

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The book's author, Allister Sparks, was a close friend of Mandela's for over 30 years. He was granted unprecedented access to Mandela's family, friends, and colleagues, and he conducted dozens of interviews to gather their firsthand accounts of Mandela's life.

The result is a book that is both intimate and insightful, offering a rare glimpse into the mind and heart of a truly extraordinary man. Sparks's writing is clear and concise, and he has a gift for weaving together personal stories and historical events to create a compelling narrative.

Opposite Mandela is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the life and legacy of one of the 20th century's most important figures. It is a book that will inspire, challenge, and ultimately change the way you think about the world.

Praise for Opposite Mandela

"A powerful and moving account of Nelson Mandela's life and legacy. Sparks has written a book that is both personal and historical, offering a unique and nuanced portrait of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures." — Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Sparks's writing is clear and concise, and he has a gift for weaving together personal stories and historical events to create a compelling narrative." — Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations

"A groundbreaking and deeply personal account of Nelson Mandela's life and legacy. Opposite Mandela is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complexities and contradictions that shaped one of the 20th century's most important figures." — John Carlin, author of Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation

About the Author

Allister Sparks is a South African journalist and author. He was the editor of the Rand Daily Mail from 1977 to 1981, and he has written extensively about South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy. Sparks is the author of several books, including The Mind of South Africa and Tomorrow Is Another Country: The Inside Story of South Africa's Negotiated Revolution.

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Opposite Mandela: Encounters with South Africa's Icon

by Tony Leon

4.2 out of 5