Sampson, Anthony <br/><br/>
Mandela :  the authorized biography / 
Anthony Sampson 
 - Hammersmith:  Harper Collins Publishers  1999. 
 - 676 Pages  Pbk 
<br/><br/> "Mandela: The Authorized Biography" is a comprehensive and intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid icon. Written by Anthony Sampson, a British author and journalist who knew Mandela personally, this authorized biography draws on extensive interviews with Mandela himself, as well as with his friends, family, and colleagues. The book provides a detailed and nuanced account of Mandela's life, from his childhood in a small village in South Africa to his years in prison and his eventual rise to the presidency. With its unique insights and authoritative perspective, "Mandela" is a definitive and compelling biography of one of the 20th century's most remarkable leaders. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0006388450 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mandela, Nelson- Biography
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>968.06092  / SAM