Description
This new biography of the extraordinary Nobel Peace Prize recipient spans into his active retirement. The clear explanation of the policy of Apartheid, how it affected Tutu and his family, and how he helped to bring it crashing down will affect and inform students as no history alone can.
About the Author
STEVEN D. GISH is Associate Professor of History at Auburn University of Montgomery in Alabama and specializes in South African and African history.
Reviews
The reader gets to know the man with the quick wit and sparkling personality as well as his strong stance on change without violence, even though he faced intense racial hatred and harassment. Students will learn firsthand about apartheid and how it affected Tutu and his family. * Multicultural Review *
[I]ncludes original quotes from Gish's own interviews with Tutu as it follows his progression from boy to man, the evolution of his social consciousness, and his struggles against apartheid. His perseverance against all odds makes for a particularly strong account. * MBR Bookwatch *
Many quotes, actions, feelings and attitudes of Tutu's should satisfy older teen and adult research needs. * Catholic Library World *
Book Information
ISBN 9780313328602
Author Steven D. Gish
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Greenwood Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 510g