Helen suzman biography book

During a long and illustrious diplomatic career he has been British Ambassador to South Africa and to the United States. His book, A Journey with Margaret Thatcher, was published by Biteback in to great critical acclaim. So is this biography In an era of overlong biographies, it shares her fondness for clarity, concision and humour. It is also exquisitely timed Former British Ambassador to South Africa Robin Renwick has penned a book rich with examples of her humour and political brilliance.

Hence the excellence of this biography: the clarity of language, grasp and depth of issues, the human touch that pervades every chapter, and the deceptively easy readability. Coming at a time when liberalism has again come to the forefront of the national debate, it could not have appeared at a better moment. Convert currency. Add to basket.

Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Armed with the relentless determination and biting wit for which she became renowned, Suzman battled the racist regime and earned her reputation as a legendary anti-apartheid campaigner. Despite constant antagonism and the threat of violence, she forced into the global spotlight the injustices of the country's minority rule.

Access to Suzman's papers, including her unpublished correspondence with Nelson Mandela, was granted by her family to the author, former British ambassador to South Africa Robin Renwick, who has penned a book rich with examples of her humour and political brilliance. Armed with the relentless determination and biting wit for which she became renowned, Suzman battled the racist regime and earned her reputation as a legendary anti-apartheid campaigner.

This first full biography goes beyond her famous struggle against apartheid into her criticisms of the post-apartheid government. It is a fascinating insight into the life of a truly great South African and her role in one of the most important struggles in modern history. An extract from Helen Suzman by Robin Renwick.

Helen suzman biography book

A fascinating insight into the life of a truly great South African Former British Ambassador to South Africa Robin Renwick has penned a book rich with examples of her humour and political brilliance. A story of sheer political grit, courage and conviction, proving that even in the darkest hour there remain people loyal to their principles.

A remarkable biography about a memorable woman. Summary The incredible story of the lone female Jewish MP who stood up to apartheid. Quite inevitably time is on our side She stood alone in parliament, confronted by a legion of highly chauvinist male politicians. Armed with the relentless determination and biting wit for which she became renowned, Suzman battled the racist regime and earned her reputation as a legendary anti-apartheid campaigner.

Despite constant antagonism and the threat of violence, she forced into the global spotlight the injustices of the country's minority rule. Access to Suzman's papers, including her unpublished correspondence with Nelson Mandela, was granted by her family to the author, former British ambassador to South Africa Robin Renwick, who has penned a book rich with examples of her humour and political brilliance.

This first full biography goes beyond her famous struggle against apartheid into her criticisms of the post-apartheid government.