Fighting for Mandela

The Explosive Autobiography of the Woman Who Helped to Destroy Apartheid

Biography & Memoir, Political
Cover of the book Fighting for Mandela by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones, John Blake
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones ISBN: 9781786060631
Publisher: John Blake Publication: January 1, 2016
Imprint: Metro Books Language: English
Author: Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
ISBN: 9781786060631
Publisher: John Blake
Publication: January 1, 2016
Imprint: Metro Books
Language: English

Priscilla Jana is a legendary figure in South African revolutionary politics. As an Indian woman who experienced racial oppression first-hand, she decided to use her degree in law to fight for the rights of her fellow people and do all she could to bring down the Apartheid state. At one time she represented every single political prisoner on Robben Island, including both Nelson and Winnie Mandela. Priscilla spent her days in court, fighting human rights case after human rights case, but it was at night when her real work was done. As part of an underground cell, she fought tirelessly to bring down the hated government. This activism, however, came at a price. One of South Africa's infamous 'banned persons,' for five years Priscilla was unable to take part in any political activities, enter any place where a large number of people were gathered, and had her movements severely restricted. Her home was attacked with petrol bombs on multiple occasions. Undeterred, Priscilla Jana continued her work, even adopting the baby daughter of a client imprisoned on Robben Island, bringing her up, educating her, and providing a loving home. Finally, upon Mandela's release and the political revolution of her beloved country, Priscilla's work was rewarded, as she was elected as a member of South Africa's first democratic parliament. Later, she was to become an ambassador to both The Netherlands and Ireland.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Priscilla Jana is a legendary figure in South African revolutionary politics. As an Indian woman who experienced racial oppression first-hand, she decided to use her degree in law to fight for the rights of her fellow people and do all she could to bring down the Apartheid state. At one time she represented every single political prisoner on Robben Island, including both Nelson and Winnie Mandela. Priscilla spent her days in court, fighting human rights case after human rights case, but it was at night when her real work was done. As part of an underground cell, she fought tirelessly to bring down the hated government. This activism, however, came at a price. One of South Africa's infamous 'banned persons,' for five years Priscilla was unable to take part in any political activities, enter any place where a large number of people were gathered, and had her movements severely restricted. Her home was attacked with petrol bombs on multiple occasions. Undeterred, Priscilla Jana continued her work, even adopting the baby daughter of a client imprisoned on Robben Island, bringing her up, educating her, and providing a loving home. Finally, upon Mandela's release and the political revolution of her beloved country, Priscilla's work was rewarded, as she was elected as a member of South Africa's first democratic parliament. Later, she was to become an ambassador to both The Netherlands and Ireland.

More books from John Blake

Cover of the book Eden Hazard: The Boy in Blue by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Killer Catchers - Fourteen True Stories of How Britain's Wickedest Murderers Were Brought to Justice by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Matt Smith by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Man vs Ocean - One Man's Journey to Swim The World's Toughest Oceans by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book The Long and the Short of It by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Fifty Shades of Jamie Dornan - A Biography by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book The Diary of Jack the Ripper by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book To Cap It All by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book The Twins by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Costa Del Crime: Scoring Coke, Hustling Cash and Getting Laid - The True Story of Spain's Hottest Coast by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Beckham (Classic Football Heroes - Limited International Edition) by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book The Hidden Army - MI9's Secret Force and the Untold Story of D-Day by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Tell Me a Secret - True Confessions of Britain's Most Erotic Dancers and Models by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Rory McIlroy - The Biography by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
Cover of the book Gangsters, Guns and Me by Priscilla Jana, Barbara Jones
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy