On April 7, 1988, Albie Sachs, an activist South African lawyer and a leading member of the ANC, was car-bombed in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, by agents of South Africa's security forces. His ...right arm was blown off, and he lost sight in one eye. This intimate and moving account of his recovery traces the gradual recuperation of his broken body and his triumphant reentry into the world, where his dream of soft vengeance was realized with the achievement of democracy in South Africa. This book captures the spirit of a remarkable man: his enormous optimism, his commitment to social justice, and his joyous wonder at the life that surrounds him. A new preface and epilogue reflect on the making of Abby Ginzberg's documentary film titledSoft Vengeance: Albie Sachs and the New South Africa.(For information about the film, see www.softvengeancefilm.org.)
Raising awareness of human indifference and cruelty toward animals, The Global Guide to Animal Protection includes more than 180 introductory articles that survey the extent of worldwide human ...exploitation of animals from a variety of perspectives. In addition to entries on often disturbing examples of human cruelty toward animals, the book provides inspiring accounts of attempts by courageous individuals--including Jane Goodall, Shirley McGreal, Birute Mary Galdikas, Richard D. Ryder, and Roger Fouts--to challenge and change exploitative practices. As concern for animals and their welfare grows, this volume will be an indispensable aid to general readers, activists, scholars, and students interested in developing a keener awareness of cruelty to animals and considering avenues for reform. Also included is a special foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, urging readers to seek justice and protection for all creatures, humans and animals alike.
An interviews Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel peace laureate, is presented. Among other things, Tutu discusses when can religion become evil and talks about racism and faith-based terrorism.
A gripping story of four remarkable young men-photographers, friends and rivals-who band together for protection in the final, violent days of white rule in South Africa.
Our Hope for the Future Tutu, Desmond
Reclaiming children and youth,
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The leader of the reconciliation movement in the new democratic South Africa provides a spiritual perspective on the deep reverence adults must have for children if they are to creatively draw out ...the positive qualities that exist in all young persons. In this article, the author contends that children in need must not be looked at as problems but as individuals with potential to share if they are given the opportunity.
Negotiate With Hamas TUTU, ARCHBISHOP DESMOND
New perspectives quarterly,
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Jaskiw and Li interview Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the former Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa who was appointed chair of the Elders, regarding the ways on how the lessons from South ...Africa can be applied in determining the optimal course of action to be taken in Israel-Palestine. Among other things, Tutu tells about the relationship of gender equality in impoverished countries to efforts at poverty alleviation and economic development.
