Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #252580 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 496 pages

Synopsis
"Rabble-Rouser for Peace" is the first book to tell the full story of how a boy from South Africa's poverty-stricken black townships became one of the world's best-known religious figures, a moral icon to those who work for peace and justice everywhere. Published to coincide with his 75th birthday, "Rabble-Rouser for Peace" contains never before seen material, including details of secret files of the apartheid government, how the Nobel Peace Prize was actually won by Tutu, the truth about his relationship with F W de Klerk, as well as his criticisim of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Drawn from 30 years of the author's first-hand contact with Tutu, this is not only a vivid character study of a public figure with a unique capacity to communicate warmth, humour and compassion but also a rich account of his dynamic place in history. The story of Desmond Tutu's life tells a crucial part of South Africa's history and its movement towards peace, but it also follows the growth of one of the best loved and globally most recognised men of our time.

Customer Reviews

The best of Tutu yet !
As one who has been priviledged to enjoy the friendship of Desmond Tutu for over 30 years, I have a close knowledge into much that is contained in this official biography by John Allan. Here is shown the man of prayer; the man for justice of whatever race or creed, but of course principally in respect of apartheid in Southern Africa. Here is also the man who loves his family - not always easy for them having the Archbishop for a father or husband, but throughout it all, comes the wonderful sense of humour - the ability to laugh at himself and at the most solemn occasions. I highly commend this book to all who want to know more about this amazing man - an icon of our age.

John Ewington. OBE