Abstract: Reading Level: Pre-intermediate Nelson Mandela was born in a remote African village but went on to become the most influential African leader in history. This Macmillan Reader charts Mandela's journey from childhood to ANC activist. It goes on to describe his release after 27 years' imprisonment by the South African government, his role in ending Apartheid and his eventual inauguration as the first black President of South Africa. Special features include: Extra grammar and vocabulary exercises Glossary Points for Understanding comprehension questions Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanenglish.com/readers Audio CD available for this Macmillan Readers: This series provides a wide variety of enjoyable reading material for all learners of English. Macmillan Readers are retold versions of popular classic and contemporary titles as well as specially written stories, published at six levels.