Chronicles the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood in a strong Xhosa family and clan, education, work with the African National Congress, marriage, political causes, years as president, the time he spent in jail, and other related topics.
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Family and childhood -- Education and youth -- City of gold : law, marriage, and politics -- Politics : Youth League and the African National Congress -- No easy walk to freedom : defiance of apartheid -- On trial, Winnie, and the "Black pimpernel" goes underground -- The long prison years : friends, family, and global solidarity -- Free at last! : release and transition to democracy -- Presidency and new challenges -- After the presidency.