The Long Walk to Freedom (Nelson Mandela)

"The Long Walk to Freedom" is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and first Black president of South Africa. In it, Mandela chronicles his early life, political awakening, and the struggle against the apartheid regime—a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. He details his 27 years in prison, where he remained committed to the fight for equality and justice. The book emphasizes themes of resilience, hope, and reconciliation, illustrating Mandela's journey from oppression to leadership and his vision for a democratic South Africa, where all citizens could coexist as equals.