Biko: The True Story of the Young South African Martyr and His Struggle to Raise Black Consciousness

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Synopsis
The groundbreaking biography that inspired the film Cry Freedom: “A personal testament to a powerful, tragic figure” who led the movement against apartheid (The New York Times Book Review).As the founder of the Black Consciousness Movement, Steve Biko fought to end apartheid and establish universal suffrage in South Africa. As his movement grew, the National Party government began to see him as a threat. On August 13, 1977, Biko was arrested, interrogated, and severely beaten. On September 12, he died in prison.Editor of a leading anti-apartheid paper, Donald Woods was a friend of Steve Biko and went into exile in order to write his testimony about the life and work of a remarkable man.“Courageous and passionate . . . Mr. Woods’s brave attack on the shabby and ultimately murderous expedients of a society dominated by fear and greed should serve as both an inspiration and a warning.” —Christopher Hampton in The Sunday Times
Copyright:
1987

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
437 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781429936385
Related ISBNs:
9780805003857
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co.
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Donald Woods
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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