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Most literature that readers would automatically think to go to would be straight from Mandela's adult life, but seeing where he began and where his ideas and actions came from is important and very interesting. Not only did I learn about where Mandela's roots are from, but the culture of the Xhosa tribe is also very interesting to read about, especially after reading a lot of African literature this past year. The only qualms I have with this book is the way it is written (possibly due to the translation from french) The author uses too many exlamation points, and sometimes tries too hard to analyze the Xhosa rituals or Mandela's actions, rather than just describing them as they are, which I would rather have read and created my own analyzation. Otherwise, the book reads like a novel, a history book and biography, which is a nice mix of writing styles to keep it interesting to read.

2023-07-26 08:20