VGC plus.Carol Publishing,1998.First US edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).Small sizes tan hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover),both in VGC plus.Illustrated with b/w photos.Nice and clean pages as new but with a small mark and black marker mark on the outer edges,previous owner's name and date written on the edges of the first blank page of the book.112pp including Sources.Price un-clipped. This is another paragraph Book Description: Through his words and actions, Nelson Mandela has been embraced worldwide as our leading symbol of courage, hope and reconciliation. In the Words of Nelson Mandela is a unique collection of quotations from one of the most admired men on the planet. His thoughts on subjects as diverse as humanity, friendship, oppression and freedom provide valuable insights into the man and all he stands for. By turns moving, revealing, humourous and wise, this book eloquently conveys his warmth and dignity, and his words are certain to inspire and give strength to all who read them. On freedom: 'To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the lives of others'. On boxing:'My greatest regret in life is that I never became the heavyweight boxing champion of the world'