Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation
By John Carlin
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Acclaimed journalist John Carlin provides a revealing look at the persuasive genius of Nelson Mandela. In a bold attempt to transcend old hatreds and unite a hopelessly polarized nation, President Mandela lays the groundwork for a miraculous metamorphosis during the 1995 Rugby World Cup at Cape Town. "[An] excellent book of redemption and forgiveness."-Publishers Weekly
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Acclaimed journalist John Carlin provides a revealing look at the persuasive genius of Nelson Mandela. In a bold attempt to transcend old hatreds and unite a hopelessly polarized nation, President Mandela lays the groundwork for a miraculous metamorphosis during the 1995 Rugby World Cup at Cape Town. "[An] excellent book of redemption and forgiveness."-Publishers WeeklyAuthor
Author Bio: John Carlin
John Carlin grew up in Argentina and in the UK and spent 1989–95 in South Africa as the Independent’s correspondent there. He has also writen for the (London) Times, the Observer, the Sunday Times, and the New York Times. His previous books include Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation, the basis of the Oscar-nominated film Invictus, and Knowing Mandela.
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| Available Formats : | CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 9.24 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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