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Fighting for Mandela: The Explosive Autobiography of the Woman Who Helped to Destroy Apartheid - Couverture rigide

Jana, Priscilla; Jones, Barbara

 
9781784189792: Fighting for Mandela: The Explosive Autobiography of the Woman Who Helped to Destroy Apartheid
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ISBN 10 : 1784189790 ISBN 13 : 9781784189792
Editeur : Metro Books, London, 2016

Synopsis

Priscilla Jana is a legendary figure in South African revolutionary politics. As an Indian woman who had experienced racial oppression first-hand, she decided to use her degree in law to fight for the rights of her fellow people and do all she could to bring down the Apartheid state - who saw her as a very real threat. At one time she represented every single political prisoner on Robben Island, including both the late Nelson Mandela and his wife Winnie. Priscilla spent her days in court, fighting human rights case after human rights case, but it was at night when her real work was done. As part of an underground cell, she fought tirelessly to bring down the hated government. This activism, however, came at a price. One of South Africa's infamous 'banned persons', for five years Priscilla was unable to take part in any political activities, enter any place where a large number of people were gathered, and had her movements severely restricted. Worse, her own home was attacked with petrol bombs on multiple occasions. Undeterred, Priscilla Jana continued her work, even adopting the baby daughter of a client imprisoned on Robben Island, bringing here up, educating her, and providing a loving home. Finally, upon Mandela's release and the political revolution of her beloved country, Priscilla's work was rewarded, as she was elected as a member of South Africa's first democratic parliament. Later, she was to become an ambassador to both The Netherlands and Ireland. Now retired and living in Cape Town, Priscilla still works and waits for her most fervent desire: the true healing and unification of South Africa.

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À propos de l'auteur

Priscilla Jana is now retired and lives in Cape Town.

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Éditeur
Metro Books, London
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1784189790
ISBN 13 
9781784189792
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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