Nelson Madela
... ” These were Nelson Mandela’s words just before being found guilty on four charges of sabotage and sentenced to a prison term that was to last a lifetime. ... Nelson Mandela is a true hero to all of humanity and those who are oblivious to his plight lack the knowledge of one of the greatest survivors and greatest stories ever told. ... Known as South Africa’s Alcatraz, Robben island was the home for Nelson Mandela for six and a half thousand days of his life. ... This change in work for the prisoners was meant to crush their spirits, but for Madela he enjoyed the possibilities of working outdoors, beyond the confinements of the actual prison. ... This marked the end of Nelson Mandela’s stay on Robben Island. ... On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison and plunged into a life devoted to democracy, equality, and learning.