Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela (English) Compact

Description: Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela Celebrated performers, including Gillian Anderson, America Ferrera, Whoopi Goldberg, and Alan Rickman, donate their talents to this audiobook edition of a 2002 award-winning book of legendary African folktales. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Nelson Mandela, the Nobel Laureate for Peace, gathers Africas most cherished folktales, with the specific hope that Africas oldest stories, as well as a few new ones, will be perpetuated by future generations and be appreciated by children throughout the world.Through this project, these tales that have been handed down by Africans from generation to generation are returned to their original oral form in new readings by an international cast of celebrities, such as: Nobel laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Rickman and Samuel L. Jackson. Some are as old as African civilization itself, including tales from the San and Khoi, the original hunter-gatherers and livestock herders of southern Africa. Translated into English and other European languages chiefly in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries from their original languages, these folktales are a testament to the craft of storytelling and the power of myth. Author Biography An array of celebrated, award-winning performers are donating their talents to the charitable endeavor; those already signed on to voice stories include Gillian Anderson (Emmy/Golden Globe winner; X Files), America Ferrera (Emmy/Golden Globe winner; Ugly Betty), Whoopi Goldberg (Oscar/Tony/Emmy/GRAMMY winner), Samuel L. Jackson (Cannes/BAFTA/Independent Spirit winner and Oscar nominee; Pulp Fiction), Alan Rickman (Emmy/Golden Globe winner, Rasputin; Harry Potter film series) and Jurnee Smollett (Critics Choice/ NAACP Image Award winner; The Great Debaters). Nobel laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will record a special message to the worlds children that will be featured on the audiobook. Prizes Winner of Audies (Multi-Voice Performance) 2010 Winner of Audies (Audiobook of the Year) 2010 Commended for Audies (Distinguished Achievemnt) 2010 Short-listed for Grammy Awards (Spoken Word) (Child. Spoken Word Album) 2009 Short-listed for Grammy Awards (Spoken Word) (Child. Spoken Word Album) 2010 Long Description / for clips and bios of all performers. Winner of the 2010 Audie for Audiobook of the Year, Nelson Mandelas Favorite African Folktales is an extraordinary audiobook featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker and Alfre Woodard with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, Directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa. "We hope this audiobook will be enjoyed by people of all ages across the globe, increasing awareness of Africas rich cultures while creating a better future for South Africas most vulnerable children," said ANSA Executive Director Sharon Gelman . In his original foreword for the folktales, Nelson Mandela wrote, "It is my wish that the voice of the storyteller may never die in Africa, that all the children of the world may experience the wonder of books." The audiobook brings his vision full circle, as these timeless tales return to the oral tradition to be heard around the world. Details ISBN1600246664 Publisher Hachette Audio Language English ISBN-10 1600246664 ISBN-13 9781600246661 Media Audio Product Format Compact Disc DEWEY FIC Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-07-31 Author Nelson Mandela Country of Publication United States Birth 1918 Short Title NELSON MANDELAS FAVORITE AF 3D Imprint Hachette Audio Place of Publication New York Playing time 224 Pages 1 Audience Age 8-11 Residence SA Edition Unabridged Series Hachette Audio Death 2013 Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2009-09-03 NZ Release Date 2009-09-03 US Release Date 2009-09-03 UK Release Date 2009-09-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137977826;

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