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Long Walk To Freedom; The Autobiography of Nelson Mandella

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chicken
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This is a crazy story has anyone read it? I am about half way through and his story is getting insane, this man had an amazing life.

If you haven't read it you should pick up a copy
Nov 18 2009 3:31AM
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Cheezcake.
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I heard about him in a k'naan song. haha.
i'll definitely have to though now since you suggest it.
what did he do in his life that was so amazing? like in a nutshell.
Nov 18 2009 3:38AM
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derbski
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I really would have recommended that you googled him instead of ask that question.
Nov 18 2009 4:10AM
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chicken
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He was an activist against the apartheid in South Africa. And went on to become the first black president of south africa, in the first truly representative election. I though his story was pretty well known around the world, but then again I am from south africa so I probably hear more about him.

what K'naan song btw?



Nov 18 2009 4:23AM
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Mr.Panda
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Please tell me you are kidding.


Oh, you know... he wasn't one of the key members of people that fought against Apartheid in South Africa and was their first black president... yeah, no big deal and it isn't something you generally learn in school at some point.
Nov 18 2009 4:46AM
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Cheezcake.
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yeah probably should have googled it. oh well.

and they honestly never did teach it in school here in Wyoming. Don't ask me why. The best reason i can come up with, is that it's Wyoming we're talking about here.
Nov 18 2009 5:32AM
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Arabian.
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Nelson Mandela was considered an enemy of the South African state because he ated all da fried Chikkinz at da KFC, an' they was all "HELL naW!!" an threw his ass in jail.
Nov 18 2009 5:35AM
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Mr.Panda
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PLUS!!!! Morgan Freeman is playing him in a movie with Matt Damon about the South African rugby team I believe and it is coming out soon.
Nov 18 2009 5:39AM
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Cheezcake.
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Thanks for the legit response.

I've heard of the overthrow of the apartheid, and knew the general story behind it, but i just didn't really know specifics, like i said, its never been really taught, at all. gotta love the public school system.

and "take a minute." i first heard it in every day is a saturday, and instantly loved it.
Nov 18 2009 5:41AM
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chicken
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haha I listen to that song literally every day on my commute to school. I never noticed that line though. I guess it makes the song that much better.
Nov 18 2009 6:23PM
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shibby
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Are you fucking serious?

I just finished reading the autobiography of Malcolm X. I have Madela's lying around the house somewhere so I'll get to it eventually.
Nov 18 2009 6:29PM
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Dirac
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Nelson Mandela*

Nov 19 2009 5:02AM
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Commonwealth
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What do you think of that movie? It's PG-13, but I'm still kinda excited for it.

Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon & directed by Clint Eastwood? Damn. Damon's accent seems kinda shitty though, as far as I can tell from the previews. Other than that, I like what I see.

It's called Invictus, for anyone who is wondering.
Nov 19 2009 7:14AM
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wh@t
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no shit, hougaandit? praat afrikaans?
Nov 19 2009 7:26AM
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chicken
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Nope, lived in Canada most my life. My family is Canadian/South African (of English heritage) so I never learned. My dad speaks it though since it is mandatory in schools there.
Nov 23 2009 4:22AM
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factory81
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i don't read it unless he goes on jon stewart / stephen colbert.

But really though, you would think by now he would have been on that show to promote it.........

Most people who author this kinda stuff.....
Nov 23 2009 9:05AM
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ShoulderSurfer
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mandela is the shite! i suggest you read his book, along with malcom X, it will open doors!
Nov 23 2009 9:11AM
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pho[tog]rapher
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two words: Morgan. Freeman.
Nov 23 2009 9:15AM
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factory81
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Yeah and I don't read it unless I can have Morgan Freeman read it to me outloud in audiobook format.

It's just how I roll......



Nov 23 2009 9:17AM
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