The Rainbow People of God

The Making of a Peaceful Revolution

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The Rainbow People Of God traces South Africa's glorious victory over apartheid in the writings and speeches of one its central figures, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. From the graveside of Steven Biko to the triumphant inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa, Tutu's words and presence helped shape events and led South Africa toward justice and freedom. This astonishing tapestry of narrative is not only a valuable historical document of those significant events, but it also showcases the unique sense of spirit of one of the foremost spiritual leaders in the world. Tested through the greatest adversity, these writings will endure for generations to come by their truly powerful combination of compassion and strength.
"Accessible and absorbing."--San Francisco Chronicle

"The Rainbow People Of God shows Tutu to be a gifted warrior."--USA Today

"Clear, succinct and exciting"--The Washington Post

"Impressive . . .What comes across forcefully is what Tutu calls 'the centrality of the spiritual."--The Christian Science Monitor

"[Tutu's writings] take on the fresh power of conviction and example and remind us that moral authority ultimately depends on a vision that is universal."--Chicago Tribune
© Deborah Feingold
Desmond Mpilo Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Southern Africa, was a prominent leader in the crusade for justice and reconciliation in South Africa. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. Archbishop Tutu was regarded as a leading moral voice and an icon of hope. View titles by Desmond Tutu

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The Rainbow People Of God traces South Africa's glorious victory over apartheid in the writings and speeches of one its central figures, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. From the graveside of Steven Biko to the triumphant inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa, Tutu's words and presence helped shape events and led South Africa toward justice and freedom. This astonishing tapestry of narrative is not only a valuable historical document of those significant events, but it also showcases the unique sense of spirit of one of the foremost spiritual leaders in the world. Tested through the greatest adversity, these writings will endure for generations to come by their truly powerful combination of compassion and strength.

Reviews

"Accessible and absorbing."--San Francisco Chronicle

"The Rainbow People Of God shows Tutu to be a gifted warrior."--USA Today

"Clear, succinct and exciting"--The Washington Post

"Impressive . . .What comes across forcefully is what Tutu calls 'the centrality of the spiritual."--The Christian Science Monitor

"[Tutu's writings] take on the fresh power of conviction and example and remind us that moral authority ultimately depends on a vision that is universal."--Chicago Tribune

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© Deborah Feingold
Desmond Mpilo Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Southern Africa, was a prominent leader in the crusade for justice and reconciliation in South Africa. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. Archbishop Tutu was regarded as a leading moral voice and an icon of hope. View titles by Desmond Tutu