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Desmond Tutu : Rabble Rouser For PeaceStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionRabble-Rouser for Peace is the first book to tell the full story of how a boy from South Africa's poverty-stricken black townships became one of the world's best-known religious figures, a moral icon to those who work for peace and justice everywhere. Promotion infoThe authorized biography of one of the world's most charismatic peace campaigners and spiritual leaders, now in paperback 20040805 AwardsShortlisted for Alan Paton Award 2007. Author descriptionFirst working as a journalist in South Africa, and then as Tutu's Press Secretary, John Allen was invited to join the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as Director of Communications in 1995. Next he was aide to Tutu when the Archbishop taught in Atlanta for two years. Thus he has had a unique opportunity to observe his subject at first hand and is being given complete access to the Archbishop's personal and public files. He lives in South Africa. |