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Book SynopsisHistory will remember Desmond Tutu, who has been called South Africa's Martin Luther King, Jr., as a great leader in the struggle against apartheid.
Trade ReviewThe 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 *
Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Introduction Timeline of Events in the Life of Desmond Tutu Beginnings Youth Teaching in a Land of Apartheid Entering the Priesthood Relocating to Britain Return to Southern Africa Second Stay in Britain New Challenges in Southern Africa General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches Rising International Profile Bishop of Johannesburg Archbishop of Cape Town Witnessing the Birth of a New South Africa Truth and Reconciliation Too Busy to Retire Glossary Selection of Published Works by Desmond Tutu Selected Bibliography Index
