The book profiles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison. While there was some valuable insight in this book, about Mandela, Winnie, the new SA, it was dense and filled with names and details that did not always seem to link to the point. I enjoyed listening to this book. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela\'s presidential years, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to finish his term of office, but was unable to finish. Dare Not Linger The Presidential Years (Book) : Mandela, Nelson : Completes the Nobel Prize Laureate's unfinished memoirs and is complemented by notes and speeches written by Mandela during his historic presidency. Dare Not Linger began as Nelson Mandela’s unfinished handwritten memoir and was completed by South African novelist Mandla Langa. Nelson Mandela is an incredible person, that's why I'm giving this book 4 stars. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela’s presidential years, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to conclude his term of office but was unable to finish. Temporary Out of Stock - Estimated delivery within 15 days Dare Not Linger The Presidential Years (Book) : Mandela, Nelson : "'I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. Unable to keep a straight face though, she rewarded him with a giggle. Nelson Mandela's presidential years could be an appealing read for politicians, sociologists, academics but not for a casual reader. It has been edited with great skill, devotion and commitment by Mandla Langa, the author of “Lost Colours of the Chameleon” and a number of other books. The problem with this book is that it has a non-linear structure. The “curious Laura,” however, is transfixed, and makes the decision to linger in the glen with the goblins. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela’s presidency, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to finish his term as president, but was unable to finish. The first time that I met Nelson Mandela was, with Mandla and others, at Madame Toussaud’s in London when his waxwork was being unveiled. Book could be much concise. Title: Dare Not Linger. If it wasn’t for him, it would probably garner a 2- or 3-star rating. Dare Not Linger is the story of Mandela’s presidential years, drawing heavily on the memoir he began to write as he prepared to leave office, but was unable to finish. When you know better you do better. This books publish date is Oct 09, 2018 and it has a suggested retail price of $20.00. 1990); In His Own Words (2003); and Long Walk to Freedom (1994), which chronicles his early life and years in prison. 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