Mandela's Way: Lessons for an Uncertain Age

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Mandela 1994, pp.443–445; Lodge 2006, p.100; Meredith 2010, p.211; Smith 2010, pp.261–262; Benneyworth 2011, pp.91–93; Sampson 2011, pp.169–170. Benson 1986, p.166, 182; Meer 1988, p.266; Mandela 2004, pp.82–84, 108–116; Meredith 2010, pp.281–283, 290–291; Sampson 2011, pp.206–207. a b c Hoare, Martin (16 August 2019). "Out and about with the hidden histories of Kennington and the Elephant and Castle". The Historian. Historical Association. 142: 42–46. For political scientists Betty Glad and Robert Blanton, Mandela was an "exceptionally intelligent, shrewd, and loyal leader". [409] His official biographer, Anthony Sampson, commented that he was a "master of imagery and performance", excelling at presenting himself well in press photographs and producing sound bites. [410] His public speeches were presented in a formal, stiff manner, and often consisted of clichéd set phrases. [411] He typically spoke slowly, and carefully chose his words. [412] Although he was not considered a great orator, his speeches conveyed "his personal commitment, charm and humour". [413]

Mandela 1994, pp.122–123; Lodge 2006, pp.27–28; Smith 2010, p.48; Meredith 2010, p.44; Sampson 2011, p.37. Oppenheim, Claire E. (2012). "Nelson Mandela and the Power of Ubuntu". Religions. 3 (2): 369–388. doi: 10.3390/rel3020369.Nelson Mandela’s spirit and values are still very much alive to this day, and he will forever be remembered. He wrote a book called “ Long Walk to Freedom”, where people can read about the struggles he faced in his battle against discrimination and fight for equality. In 2009, Nelson’s birthday, 18 July, was officially named ‘ Nelson Mandela Day’. Every year on this day, people around the world honour his legacy by helping their communities and making the world a better place. Benson 1986, pp.192–194; Meer 1988, pp.306–307; Meredith 2010, pp.287–288, 304–310; Sampson 2011, pp.248–254, 302. Throughout history, lots of people around the world have faced discrimination– where they are treated differently because of their race, skin colour, gender, age and lots of other things, too. Nelson knew he would be in big trouble if the authorities found out about the secret army and their plans, and so he kept a very low profile. He lived in hiding – and even dressed in disguise! But in August 1962, he was arrested on his return from a trip to Algeria in Northern Africa, and sentenced to five years in prison. From there, things only got worse for Nelson…

Mandela served as president for five years. Among his accomplishments was South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, designed to document human rights violations and help victims and violators come to term with their past. Though its results are contested, the commission offered the beginnings of restorative justice—a process that focuses on repair rather than retribution— to a nation still smarting from centuries of scars.

Prizes: And the Winner Is ..." Time. 8 May 1989. Archived from the original on 22 October 2010 . Retrieved 24 October 2012. Benson 1986, p.15; Mandela 1994, pp.7–8; Smith 2010, pp.16, 23–24; Meredith 2010, pp.1, 3; Sampson 2011, p.4.