First Edition
1978
Banned in South Africa at the time.

Ex Libris John Kane-Berman, who met with Mandela on numerous occasions.
The cover photo was from the 1960’s before Mandela went to prison.

On 18 July 1978 ANC leader Nelson Mandela celebrated his 60th birthday on Robben Island where he has been jailed the past 16 years. This book is a major collection of his speeches and writings and contains many important historical documents. Also included is an account of Mandela's time on Robben Island by 'Mac' Maharaj, a fellow prisoner for 12 years.

Photographs covering Mandela's life, including many previously unpublished, illustrate this collection.

Historical events covered:
• Formation of the Youth League of the African National Congress;
• Defiance Campaign;
• Congress of the People;
• Founding of Umkhonto we Sizwe (The Spear of the Nation);
• Trials.

In 1961, while the subject of a nationwide police hunt, Mandela issued a statement explaining his decision to continue working underground: "The struggle is my life", he said. "I will continue fighting for freedom until the end of my days."

John Kane-Berman was the CEO of the South African Institute of Race Relations from 1983-2014.

150mm x 213mm x 18mm

R1,250