Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu is one of the most respected and influential leaders in SOUTH AFRICA and in the world. From his modest beginnings in dusty townships, during the time spent as a teacher and his early days in the priesthood, to the days when he led the Anglican church in South Africa, he has consistently fought for his goal of a democratic and just society. This book tells the story of how , throughout his life, Tutu, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, has called for peace, love and brotherhood of all people. He has lived according to the principles of ubuntu: "that gift Africans have for the world which says that a person can be a person only through other persons". His story shows his warmth, his intelligence, his energy and his sense of humour and above all how he stuck to what he believed against all odds. Tutu will always be remembered as one of the great champions of humanity. They Fought for Freedom tells the life stories of southern African leaders who struggled for freedom and justice. In spite of the important roles they played in the history of Southern Africa, most of these leaders have been largely ignored by the history books. This series tells their stories in an entertaining manner and in clear language, and aims to restore them to their rightful place in history.