Anna watches as her older brother upsets the family by involving himself in illegal activities to escape from the poverty of his home life in South Africa.
When the abuse at home becomes too much for twelve year old Sipho, he runs away to the streets of Johannesburg and learns to survive in the post-apartheid world.
Examines family life in South Africa through a visit with Barbara, a girl living with her grandparents, aunts, and cousins near the Namibian border, providing insights into South African cultural traditions, foods, and celebrations.
A biography of South African President Nelson Mandela, drawing from correspondence, private documents, and interviews to chronicle his long and adventurous life, with a special emphasis on his years in prison.
A biography profiling the life of the South African political activist, Nelson Mandela. In addition, various other major events of the time are highlighted.
