An unforgettable portrait of one of the most inspiring historical figures of the twentieth century, published on the centenary of his birth.--Organized chronologically and divided by the four venues in which he was held as a sentenced prisoner,--Whether providing unwavering support to his also-imprisoned wife or outlining a human-rights philosophy that resonates today, The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela From The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela "A new world will be won not by those who stand at a distance with their arms folded, but by those who are in the arena, whose garments are torn by storms & whose bodies are maimed in the course of contest.z"I am convinced that floods of personal disaster can never drown a determined revolutionary nor can the cumulus of misery that accompanies tragedy suffocate him.z"My respect for human beings is based, not on the colour of a man's skin nor authority he may wield, but purely on merit.z"A good pen can also remind us of the happiest moments in our lives, bring noble ideas into our dens, our blood & our souls. It can turn tragedy into hope & victory."