The two of them – one a young white warder, the other serving a life sentence - should have become bitter enemies. Instead they formed an extraordinary friendship through small acts of human kindness. Christo, a gentle young man who valued ordinary decency and courtesy, struck a chord with the wise and resilient freedom fighter.
This bond of trust endured between the two men long after Mandela was freed.
In this book Christo tells, for the first time, the incredible and moving story of their unlikely friendship. He provides rare and personal insights into Mandela’s life during his years on Robben Island.
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The two of them – one a young white warder, the other serving a life sentence - should have become bitter enemies. Instead they formed an extraordinary friendship through small acts of human kindness. Christo, a gentle young man who valued ordinary decency and courtesy, struck a chord with the wise and resilient freedom fighter.
This bond of trust endured between the two men long after Mandela was freed.
In this book Christo tells, for the first time, the incredible and moving story of their unlikely friendship. He provides rare and personal insights into Mandela’s life during his years on Robben Island.
Imprint | Jonathan Ball Publishers |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | March 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 5 - 10 working days |
Authors | Christo Brand, Barbara Jones |
Dimensions | 234 x 153 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 271 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-86842-608-9 |
Barcode | 9781868426089 |
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LSN | 1-86842-608-4 |