"South Africa, 1884. A young and naive English doctor by the name of William Abbey witnesses the lynching of a local boy by the white colonists. As the child dies, his mother curses William. William begins to understand what the curse means when the shadow of the dead boy starts following him across the world. It never stops, never rests. It can cross oceans and mountains. And if it catches him, the person he loves most in the world will die."--Amazon....

Discusses the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence. Essential Lives introduces the people who have shaped the world, impacted humanity, and changed the course of history

"A history of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the historical forces that led to the development of the system of apartheid, what life was like under the system for both blacks and whites, and the efforts that caused the end of this system.

"Traces the inside story of South Africa's anti-apartheid movement as experienced firsthand by Nelson Mandela's minister of transport, describing his work as a freedom fighter, his imprisonment at the side of Mandela, and his key role in negotiations that ultimately led to South Africa's freedom in 1994."--