by John Carlin
This book has been popular since the movie "Invictus" came out. Originally I got this book planning on reading it for an upcoming book club - but then the selection was changed but I was interested enough that I decided to read it anyway.
I'm glad I did even though I found it a hard read. Most of the book is about the politics that preceded Nelson Mandela using the Springbok's as a unifier of South Africa. It really is a remarkable story, one that has a lot of moving parts as most political things go. I admit that I really didn't keep track of very much of the political stuff. I was able to capture the big stuff pretty easily. The rugby team, the Springbok's, is mentioned, but not delved into until 150 pages into the book and is concluded by the 1995 victory over the All Blacks.
Stats:
There was heavy swearing when the rugby team is introduced.
You might like this book if....
You like non-fiction
Are interested in starting a revolution
Have ties to South Africa
Like good underdog/leadership stories
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