For nearly three years Time magazine editor Richard Stengel collaborated with the late Nelson Mandela on his autobiography and travelled with him everywhere, becoming a cherished friend and colleague. Now he has distilled countless hours of intimate conversation with Mandela into fifteen essential life lessons.
In Nelson Mandela: Portrait of an Extraordinary Man, Stengel recounts the moments in which 'the grandfather of South Africa' was tested and shares the wisdom he learned. This profoundly inspiring book captures the spirit of this extraordinary man - warrior, martyr, husband, statesman, and moral leader - and spurs us to look within ourselves, reconsider the things we take for granted, and contemplate the legacy we'll leave behind.