Ebook Going to the Mountain Life Lessons from My Grandfather Nelson Mandela Ndaba Mandela 9780316486606 Books
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The first-ever book to tell Nelson Mandela's life through the eyes of the grandson who was raised by him, chronicling Ndaba Mandela's life living with, and learning from, one of the greatest leaders and humanitarians the world has ever known.
To the rest of the world, Nelson Mandela was a giant an anti-apartheid revolutionary, a world-renowned humanitarian, and South Africa's first black president. To Ndaba Mandela, he was simply "Granddad." In Going to the Mountain, Ndaba tells how he came to live with Mandela shortly after he turned eleven--having met each other only once, years before, when Mandela was imprisoned at Victor Verster Prison--and how the two of them slowly, cautiously built a relationship that would affect both their lives in extraordinary ways.
It wasn't an easy transition. Mandela had high expectations for those around him, especially his family, and Ndaba chafed at the strict rules and exacting guidelines in his grandfather's home. But at the same time--through overheard calls from foreign dignitaries as well as the Xhosa folk wisdom that his grandfather shared with him at every opportunity--Ndaba was learning how to be a man. On a scale both personal and epic, Ndaba's extraordinary journey mirrors that of South Africa's coming of age--from the segregated Soweto ghettos into which he was born to the privileged life in which he grew up and the turbulent yet exciting times in which he carries on his grandfather's legacy.
Going to the Mountain is, in the end, a story about unlocking the power within each of us. It's a cautionary tale about how a child's life can go one way or the other, depending upon the intervention of a caring soul--and about the awesome power of love to serve as a catalyst for change.
Ebook Going to the Mountain Life Lessons from My Grandfather Nelson Mandela Ndaba Mandela 9780316486606 Books
"There's so much wisdom, generosity, hope, and love in the story of how Nelson Mandela took his little grandson into his home and guided him on the journey to becoming a man. Ndaba's story starts during apartheid, his granddad in prison, the whole country in the middle of bloody conflict. The child's-eye view of all the violence and racism is gut-wrenching, and even though Ndaba had an amazing life with Mandela, his family was terribly damaged by apartheid. He talks about systemic racism, progress, politics and fatherhood using African folk tales and the stories of his grandfather. Highly recommending for schools, libraries, families, and everybody I can think of. The author is cool and funny and a great storyteller like his grandfather. He seems like a really a remarkable person who is out to change the world. I hope every young person in the US reads this book. And every old person. And every person in between."
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Going to the Mountain Life Lessons from My Grandfather Nelson Mandela Ndaba Mandela 9780316486606 Books Reviews
- There's so much wisdom, generosity, hope, and love in the story of how Nelson Mandela took his little grandson into his home and guided him on the journey to becoming a man. Ndaba's story starts during apartheid, his granddad in prison, the whole country in the middle of bloody conflict. The child's-eye view of all the violence and racism is gut-wrenching, and even though Ndaba had an amazing life with Mandela, his family was terribly damaged by apartheid. He talks about systemic racism, progress, politics and fatherhood using African folk tales and the stories of his grandfather. Highly recommending for schools, libraries, families, and everybody I can think of. The author is cool and funny and a great storyteller like his grandfather. He seems like a really a remarkable person who is out to change the world. I hope every young person in the US reads this book. And every old person. And every person in between.
- As an African Nelson Mandela was like a hero, legend and grandfather all in one! This book made me fall in love all over again and miss him even more! I got the version after a friend, who is also friend of the author recommended it! I loved so many things about this book that I can’t wait for the paperback copies to be available and so that I can offer them as gifts!
- What an AMAZING story!! An absolute must-read! I think everyone who reads this will be affected in a different day, depending on how they lead their own life...this book reminds us the core fundamentals of what it means to be human and should guide us into our future
- Anytime you can get wisdom from Nelson Mandela, it's worth reading.
- I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. His stories were very interesting. His Grandfather, a great Man!
- The love and respect of Ndaba for his GrandPa Madiba is touching.
I have been in South Africa several times and know what this book is about.
Madiba was a great man who left a fantastic legacy to his country.
A book to recommend without hesitation. - Ndaba Mandela shares a candid and unflinching story about growing to know and love his grandfather. An amazing account of a life journey that still has so far to go. Looking forward to seeing how he will take in ever greater leadership roles.
- This was chosen by my book club. An interesting insight into South africa’s apartheid and Nelson Mandela and his family.
