Long Walk to Freedom

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780230013858.

The official picture-book edition of Nelson Mandelas internationally bestselling autobiography. Nelson Mandela is a true hero of our times, loved and admired across the globe. This book tells the story of his life, from his carefree days as an ordinary village boy, to his unflinching leadership of the ANC, the long years in prison and his eventual freedom and extraordinary elevation to President of South Africa. About The Author: Chris van Wyk was born in Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto in 1957. He was educated at Riverlea High School in Riverlea, Johannesburg where he still lives and works as a full-time writer. He writes poetry, books for children and teenagers, short stories and novels.