"A compelling book...Both a brilliant description of a diabolical system and a testament to the power of the spirit to transcend it...One of the most remarkable lives of the twentieth century."

--Washington Post Book World

"’Irresistible’ describes Long Walk to Freedom, which must be one of the few political autobiographies that’s also a page-turner."

--Los Angeles Times Book Review

As recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, president of the African National Congress, and head of the antiapartheid movement, Nelson Mandela has been one of the world's great moral and political leaders. The story of his life -- from the early development of his political consciousness to his eventful quarter century behind bars to his momentous victory in South Africa's first-ever multiracial elections --is an epic account of struggle, setback, renewed hope, and ultimate triumph.

Part One

A COUNTRY CHILDHOOD

Part Two

JOHANNESBURG

Part Three

BIRTH OF A FREEDOM FIGHTER

Part Four

THE STRUGGLE IS MY LIFE

Part Five

TREASON

Part Six

THE BLACK PIMPERNEL

Part Seven

RIVONIA

Part Eight

ROBBEN ISLAND: THE DARK YEARS

Part Nine

ROBBEN ISLAND:

BEGINNING TO HOPE

Part Ten

TALKING WITH THE ENEMY

Part Eleven

FREEDOM

INDEX