by John Carlin · Booket · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788432229428
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In 1985, Nelson Mandela, after 23 years in prison, decides to conquer his enemies, the defenders of apartheid. His release and subsequent presidency do not prevent the threat of a civil war in a country divided by decades of racial hatred. Mandela understands the need to unite blacks and whites spontaneously and emotionally, and finds in sport a key strategy. John Carlin reveals how Mandela's ability to connect with his opponents and his determination to use the 1995 Rugby World Cup to build peace changed history. The South African victory in the final united blacks and whites, an inspiring example for humanity. Carlin, a correspondent in South Africa, offers a passionate account of this story, which was brought to the cinema by Clint Eastwood as 'Invictus'.
John Carlin is a British journalist and author, who deals with both sports and politics. His book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation, about former South African president Nelson Mandela, is the basis for the 2009 film Invictus.
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