This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have
made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked
against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the
obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the
successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book
tells the story of Nelson Mandela, who became South Africa's first black
President and helped to end apartheid despite the opposition of the
white Afrikaner government.