11 Life Lessons from Nelson Mandela

Told through Ndaba Mandela's years of being raised by his grandfather Nelson Mandela, this book offers a rare and intimate insight into man behind the myth. Ndaba narrates his coming-of-age story within the framework of his grandfather's advice, understanding Mandela's much-loved proverbs as guidelines on how to become the people we want to be: Always choose compassion over contempt Assumptions make us look profoundly foolish Shouting the loudest has never made anyone right Anger has its place, even in a kind heart In many ways, Ndaba has spent a lifetime reconciling the legend of Nelson Mandela with the man who was his grandfather, and interpreting these life-lessons as he, in turn, began to build a family. Here, Ndaba shares with us the memories he has of his grandfather - charming, real and sometimes surprising, they are lessons we can all learn from.

Vorwort
Life lessons for us all: Going to the Mountain is a a book about Ndaba Mandela's unforgettable time growing up with, and learning from, one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known his grandfather, Nelson Mandela.

Autorentext
Ndaba Mandela is the grandson of Nelson Mandela. He is the co-founder and co-chairman of the Africa Rising Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting a positive image of Africa around the world and to increasing its potential for growth in the areas of education, employment and international corporate alliances. Ndaba has served as a spokesperson and ambassador for UNAIDS, which seeks to end discrimination around HIV/AIDS. He is also the Founder of the Mandela Project, and is part of the team behind the worldwide celebrations to mark the Nelson Mandela Centenary in 2018.

Zusammenfassung

Every life has the power to change the world.

Ndaba Mandela was raised by his grandfather, Nelson Mandela. It is easy to forget that legendary figures like Mandela were first and foremost human beings, flawed and unique, but in Ndaba's account we have a rare and personal insight into the man behind the myth.

In 11 Life Lessons, Ndaba shares with us his memories charming, intimate and sometimes surprising to illuminate Mandela's much-loved principles for how to become the people we want to be.

Always call out injustice even when we see it in ourselves

Freedom must be given as much as it is taken

Strive to do what is right rather than to prove you are right

Anger has its place, even in a kind heart

Inspired by Mandela's remarkable stories, 11 Life Lessons from Nelson Mandela offers a profound and rewarding pathway to changing your world.
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Previously published as 'Going to the Mountain'