Long Walk to Freedom ǀ Book review
It is an old book now, the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, that didn't make me have any less desire to read it. Little did I know that just a few weeks after reading it the issue of racism would become so import once again, as it has with the case of George Floyd. The book gives a fascinating insight into the continent and culture of Africa, that many people, like myself, are so unfamiliar with. Of course, there is far more to the story than just that. You get a sense of the persistence and determination of ANC and all its leaders in the fight to remove apartheid and bring democracy and equality to South Africa. It is an emotionally real journey filled with stories that go from making you happy to incredibly angry. Alongside the blatant racism that many black people received, you also get a sense of the goodness, that is not swayed by the government's institutional propaganda, in some individuals. Mandela's story is inspirational to the highest degree. After being bor...