Books by Bill Keller
Tree Shaker: The Story of Nelson Mandela
by Bill Keller
An honest portrayal of a modern political and social icon looks at the life of Nelson Mandela, placing his awe-inspiring accomplishments in historical context, from his early acts of protest to his leadership of an apartheid-free nation.
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Obama: The Historic Journey
by The New York Times, Jill Abramson, Bill Keller
This is the remarkable story of Barack Obama's journey to the White House, as told by the greatest cultural recorders in the world, the staff of The New York Times. From the first mention of Barack Obama in its pages (when he was elected president of the Harvard Law Review), to his electrifying speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, to the days and months of the hardfought, innovative campaign for Presidency, The New York Times has documented, recorded, and analyzed Obama in all the ways that he has irrevocably changed this country. In twelve rich chapters, filled with award-winning photos and graphics, as well as text from Nobel Prize and Pulitzerwinning columnists like Paul Krugman and Thomas Friedman, and seasoned political reporters like Adam Nagourney, The New York Times tells Obama's unlikely and incredible journey from the beginning all the way to his inauguration as President of the United States. Jill Abramson, the managing e
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Tree Shaker: The Life of Nelson Mandela (New York Times)
by Bill Keller
He was a child of royalty, born and raised to defend tradition. But his African name―Rolihlahla, meaning "tree shaker"―hinted at a very different future. Nelson Mandela would spend most of his life shaking his country to its roots.
For challenging the cruel system of apartheid, Mandela would be condemned as South Africa's most notorious outlaw and spend more than twenty-seven years in prison. He would emerge to lead a peaceful revolution, becoming the father of a new South Africa and one of the world's most inspiring heroes.
The new updated edition of New York Times veteran Bill Keller's moving biography looks back on Mandela's life, offering a clear-eyed view of his legacy and bringing his remarkable story to a new generation of readers.
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