Our Madiba: Untold Stories From Those Who Met Mandela

Meeting Mandela changed Melanie Verwoerd's life dramatically. As someone who loved and admired him hugely, people kept approaching her after his death with stories of how he had touched their own lives. As her personal tribute to Madiba, Melanie started collecting these anecdotes and asked those who had stories of meetings with Mandela to send these to her. The result is a rich mix of glimpses into Mandela's soul. From ordinary people - Mandela's housekeeper, the boy he met in a hotel lift, the girl whose birthday he shared - to celebrities and leaders like John Carlin, Annie Lennox, Francois Pienaar and Richard Attenborough. Mandela left a lasting impression on all who met him. These sometimes astonishing, always inspirational stories reveal aspects of his personality, from humility to humour, and will inspire readers. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital.