Nelson Mandela fought for freedom for South Africans, but his examples - of persistence, self-sacrifice, and generosity of spirit, and of his belief in forgiveness and in embracing the enemy and making them your friend - became lessons and examples for the world. Mandela and America is a new book about the long and complex relationship between Nelson Mandela and the United States. On one level, it is about Mandela's visits to the United States and his relationship with Americans from many different walks of life. On another level, the book traces the common understanding of freedom exemplified by the United States and South Africa during the Mandela years. The relationship has not always been a smooth one, but it has deepened over the years, yielding productive results in many fields. Mandela and America celebrates this special relationship. It is also meant to record the friendship of the two peoples and also as a constant reminder that the peoples of America and South Africa were united in their struggle against white supremacy and in support of justice, peace and democracy.

Robben Island best known as the place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for eighteen years has been a place of harshness and brutality; its history steeped in the suffering of those banished there. Yet it has also become a universal symbol of hope, forgiveness, and triumph.With a storyteller s sensibility, combined with rigorous research, Charlene Smith charts the evolution of the Island s political and social history, from mail station, place of exile, and military defence post to maximum security prison and World Heritage Site.Fully revised, this new edition of "Robben Island" provides absorbing accounts of daring escapes, maritime disasters, lepers ostracized from mainland society, the fates of the great Xhosa chiefs of the nineteenth century, and the unique bonds of friendship and compassion forged among the political prisoners confined on the Island during the apartheid era.Today Robben Island is recognized for both its environmental riches and its cultural significance. More than just a geographical location or a tourist attraction, it is an enduring tribute to the resilience of the human spirit. Sobering and uplifting, Robben Island is an essential read for anyone interested in South Africa s turbulent journey to democracy and the people who made it possible."

"What Every Woman Wants in a Man" is a book that encourages and challenges women to be honest with themselves about what they are truly looking for in that special someone. So many times, women end up settling for a bad situation rather than be alone because they are not completely honest with themselves or the person they are dating. This book uses personal experiences and the beauty of poetry to inspire self-reflection while exploring the truth of how it is to date at a time such as this. This book is intended as a tool for women in the dating world to help them achieve their hearts' desire. The experiences and advice available in this non-fiction account, is designed to help readers not only understand what they are looking for, but also help them find that seemingly "hidden treasure." Everyone deserves to have that special love.

A loving intimate relationship is one of life's great joys but after trauma, relationships can become threatened by the fears of the survivor. In this book, Charlene Smith, a multi-award winning writer and rape survivor and who has counseled hundreds of trauma survivors globally, helps you relearn the joy of intimate touch. Charlene Smith has been invited to discuss her findings with major research organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization and others, and addresses conferences globally. This book is a simple and practical guide for those who want to experience fulfilling love and great sex after experiencing harm. This short engaging book for men and women also helps those who love you.

A young girl weaves her way through childhood and adolescence seeking to become an independent woman while enduring an alcoholic father and a determined, yet uneducated mother. Does she choose to follow the boy-crazed examples of older sisters or pioneer a trail toward furthering her education? Submerging herself in books, she creates a mental refuge from the poverty and conflict in her home. Experiencing cohesiveness and love while suffering tense episodes of abuse, she vacillates between fighting for her individuality and succumbing to the pressures of what is familiar.