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Tree Shaker: The Story of Nelson Mandela (New York Times) (Hardcover)

by Bill Keller (Author)
Key Phrases: tree shaker, black townships, South Africa, Nelson Mandela, African National Congress (more...)
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"[M]ore than the usual biography...authoritative account...stirring black and white photos...excellent back matter..." Booklist 11/1/2007 (Booklist, ALA )

"Keller's personal experience ...with Mandela imbues his often graceful prose with immediacy and offers insight." Publishers Weekly 12/24/07 (Publishers Weekly )

Product Description
This fascinating biography looks at the life of Nelson Mandela, placing his
awe-inspiring accomplishments in historical context for a new generation
to admire. On a February day in 1994, Mandela visited Robben Island,
a desolate rock where he had been held during his twenty-seven years as
a prisoner. Days later, he triumphed in an election that rescued South
Africa from the climate of oppression that had held sway for so long. By
New York Times executive editor, Bill Keller, this inspiring biography looks
at the events that led Mandela from his tribal homeland to the center of the
struggle for racial equality in South Africa. From early acts of protest to
the leadership of an apartheid-free nation, this is an honest portrayal of a
modern political and social icon.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Kingfisher; 1 edition (January 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0753459922
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753459928
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #588,123 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, February 22, 2008
TREE SHAKER is a very informative and colorful book written by Bill Keller, the Executive Editor of The New York Times. The entire book is written like one long article, broken up by chapters and festive with many colorful pictures.

It tells the story of Nelson Mandela's life -- from childhood to becoming the first black South African president -- and his impact on South Africa and the world.

This book was very informative; somewhat like a history textbook but with many colorful pictures and interesting story and dialogues in between the factual parts.

This book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about the life of a man who impacted the world with his brilliance and determination for black equality among a white supremacist country.

Reviewed by: Steph
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