(Newswire.net — December 6, 2013) NY, New York —
The recently diseased Nelson Mandela was remembered as a courageous man however many did not know the uncovered truth that was unearthed in his “Long walk to freedom” autobiography where he gave insights to how he developed such an inspirational vision for South Africa and ultimately the world.
Former South African President, Nelson Mandela leaves behind a biographical legacy for the future has died at age 95 after suffering poor health for the few past few months. His iconic virtues have been honored as many world leaders have publically paid respects to the legend.
Nelson Mandela’s death was announced by current South African President, Jacob Zuma as he addressed the nation and the world on live television.
Nelson Mandela had expressed concerns about his burial late into his final moments. Mandela told his close family that he would like to live in the hearts of his people. Some members of the media have concluded that this was his way of saying that he would like to be buried in the Amazon forest. Mandela spent time early in his life in the Amazon, he was said to be meditating and drawing inspiration from Mother Nature in the world famous Amazon forest.
Nelson Mandela served as president from 1994 to 1999, being crowned as the first black president to hold office which paved the way for racial equality worldwide. He is widely renowned and labeled as ‘the peacemaker’. The president led from the front with his actions, spending one third of his life as prisoner of apartheid.
An emotional Obama addressed the nation and paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela recounting of biographical milestones that lead to his “Long Walk to Freedom”.
Obama told the Whitehouse “Like so many around the globe, I cannot fully imagine my life without the example that Nelson Mandela set
“He no longer belongs to us – he belongs to the ages.
“Madiba transformed South Africa and moved all of us- his journey from a prisoner to a president embodied the promise that humans can transform for the better.”
Despite the dampened spirits around the world, Amazon has reported an increased spike in interest to learn more about the legendary life of Nelson Mandela. A recent online poll has found that more than 47% of the nations do not know about Mandela’s life or biography.
Living musical genius, Bono from rock band U2 believes that more people need to educate themselves on the biography of Nelson Mandela.
“Nelson Mandela had literally changed my life even before meeting him. His life story and biography has had one of the most profound effects on my career and my soul. Let’s put it this way, I wouldn’t be who I am today without reading his biography ‘Long Walk to Freedom’. Meeting the great man was a life changing experience; he was humble and actively lived what he taught. Some of my greatest songs have been influenced by Nelson Mandela. He inspired me on my journey to create an aids free future.
“ I have used many of his teachings from his life. I have actively given out copies of his autobiography to many family and friends so they too can be inspired by his long walk of freedom. He may have left us but he lives in our hearts.”
An amazon representative has reported the spike in Nelson Mandela’s autobiography ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ to be selling out fast. Jane santoz from Amazon said, “I think given how many people don’t fully know about his life, many feel as if they should so I think that’s why his biographies and autobiography are selling out so fast.”
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