"Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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This paper provides a detailed discussion of Nelson Mandela, through a review of his autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom". The paper discusses his early years, his rural village beginnings and his education - both formal and informal. His emergence as a political activist is examined. The paper guides the reader through his unjust political imprisonment, eventual release, subsequent winning of the Nobel Peace Prize, and election as President of a South Africa existing without apartheid.

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"Freedom is often taken for granted by those who have never encountered oppression. In the same turn, the intoxication of self-determination is a fairy tale to those who are oppressed. The subjugated will remain in such a condition until a visionary arises to bridge the disparity between the two groups. A true visionary assigns rectification of the situation not only to those in the position of power but to the "powerless" as well; illustrating that both parties are to be assigned blame for the perpetuation of the system. For the people of Twentieth Century South Africa the man of enlightenment came in the form of Nelson Mandela. Through his tireless devotion to the cause of the downtrodden, and the education of the tormentors, the hateful system of apartheid was brought to its knees."

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