Mavericksky Posted January 8, 2010 Salaams, Often times we forget to celebrate those true legends that are still alive, and instead we like to dwell on the worst examples/models. For all those that despair about the state of our beloved Somalia and indeed about our blessed continent Mother Africa, I suggest to you to read: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM and to really get to know the character of a true african/human icon namely NELSON Rolihlahla MADELA. I bring you all glad tidings that the continent that has produced the likes of this man is by no means hopeless or God-for saken. But, it indeed is over flowing with magnificient potential. Wa salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted January 8, 2010 i watched the movie last nite...its was good. See the movie, freeman should win an oscar for it. Nelson has always been my hero. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grasshopper Posted January 8, 2010 Heard so many good things about this book - will definitely have to read it soon. Originally posted by rudy-Diiriye: See the movie, freeman should win an oscar for it. morgan freeman was great. btw, I heard Nelson Mandela hand-picked him for the role in Invictus...he only wanted freeman to play him, no one else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted January 8, 2010 Thats true! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mavericksky Posted January 8, 2010 Reading 'Long Walk to Freedom' is a pure joy. (admitedly the book is heafty 700+ pages) but after one finishes reading this biography one is left in total reverance for the spirit, dignity and sheer moral strength of this exemplary man. Prior to reading this biography i knew of him as much as the next man (i.e; very little - except the prison) however, since finishing this book I researched more into him and into apartheid South Africa and so subsquently I am now filled with immense pride and optimism for future of such a continent that gave birth to this man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynical lady Posted January 8, 2010 Stuff and nonsense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas_Bruv Posted January 8, 2010 Originally posted by cynical lady: Stuff and nonsense. chatbaris.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites