In His Own Words

Critical Praise

"In His Own Words is perfect reading for history buffs. There are 545 pages of speeches, addresses and statements of Nelson Mandella. When you read this collection of words by Mr. Mandella, you come away with a better understanding of this man who has dedicated his life to his belief of freedom and equality.
-Bellaonline.com

"So, if you have ever wondered how this man moved generations of people to agitate for civil rights, I encourage you to settle down with this big, big book & relive the words & ideas that inspired us, & get a rare glimpse of the heroes from another time & another place."
-RebeccasReads.com

"The tributes made to him and accolades in the pages of this book are from noted figures who have been touched by Mr. Mandela's passion for freedom and equality. As I read the chapters of the book and began to know more of this man, I began to feel that all of us can take a lesson from this one man who sees peace is the only way to continue in this world. It's not too late for a change. It has to start somewhere, why not now in this time of uncertainty and our world in its present state?"
-Bookreviewcafe.com, Louise Riveiro-Mitchell author of Autumn Sky & Dark Skies of Autumn

Grade A for In His Own Words
The incredible power of this work lies in the gentle yet powerful tone of Mandela himself. Truly a living legend, this collection only highlights his intelligence as one of the most articulate, courageous and treasured men of our times.
--EdgeBoston.com

"I've long wanted to know more about this great statesman, and what better way to get to understand the man than to read what he himself has said and stood for, as well as what other famous people (including Desmond Tutu, Bill Cosby, Kofi A. Annan and Bill Clinton) have to say about him? This is one I'll keep on my own shelves. And I wish that In His Own Words were required reading for all world leaders, who would benefit from taking to heart words such as: 'history will judge us by our success or failure in turning the tide of poverty'; 'There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children'; and a call for leaders 'who put the well-being of humankind in its entirety above sectarian and narrow national considerations.'"
--BookLoons.com

"It often saddens me that throughout time, prejudice has not decreased. We see it on the news every day, black youth are shooting other black youth for being "different." Homosexuals are beaten to death for being "different." Children are tormented by their peers for being too fat, too skinny, too smart, too stupid… The truth of the matter is – we are all different and that is what makes the human race so unique."
-Roundtablereviews.com