A Long Walk to Freedom

Hero of the empire

by Candice Millard

This book explores the life of Winston Churchill during the Boer War and his daring escape from a prisoner-of-war camp, similar to Mandela's experience of facing adversity and demonstrating resilience and determination.

A Promised Land

by Barack Obama

This memoir by former President Barack Obama offers a similar perspective on leadership and the struggle for freedom and equality, reflecting Mandela's journey of facing challenges and obstacles in making a positive impact on society.

Solitary

by Albert Woodfox

This memoir tells the story of Albert Woodfox, who spent over four decades in solitary confinement in Angola Prison, similar to Mandela's endurance of immense hardship and fighting for his freedom.

The Aquariums of Pyongyang

by Kang Chol-Hwan

This memoir provides a firsthand account of life in North Korean gulags, offering a unique perspective on the struggle for human rights and the resilience of the human spirit, similar to Mandela's fight against political oppression.

Unbowed

by Wangari Maathai

This memoir by Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, explores the fight for freedom and justice, echoing Mandela's struggle for equality and liberation in South Africa.