Famed activist and political leader Nelson Mandela served 27 years in prison as direct result of his militant anti-apartheid organizing in South Africa, but was the country's first democratically elected president in 1994, following his release. In this book, Smith outlines and celebrates the relationship between Mandela and the United States over the course of several decades. The book focuses on personal interactions between Mandela and other political leaders, as well as interactions with world leaders, the media, and several American celebrities. Includes many color and b&w photographs. Distributed by International Publishers Marketing. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)