It has been 30 years this year since Nelson Mandela was freed from prison, after spending 27 years jailed for fighting apartheid.

Long Walk to Freedom is his autobiography. Written in 1994, it details Mandela's early life, and his journey from freedom fighter, to political prisoner - to becoming the first black President of South Africa.

An emotive and inspirational read, revisit this memoir and remember one of the most incredible political leaders of our time.

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