Anatomy of a Miracle (Second Hand)

Author: Patti Waldmeir
Title: Anatomy of a Miracle
Subtitle: The End of Apartheid and the Birth of the New South Africa
Format: Paperback
Genre: History / Politics / South African History

Anatomy of a Miracle is a detailed and insightful account of the political negotiations and personal relationships that led to the peaceful end of apartheid in South Africa.

Book Overview

Patti Waldmeir explores the complex transition from apartheid to democracy, focusing on the negotiations between Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk that reshaped South Africa’s future.

Drawing on extensive research and firsthand interviews, the book examines the compromises, tensions, and moments of trust that made a peaceful transition possible, offering a nuanced view of one of the most significant political transformations of the 20th century.

Key Topics

• The end of apartheid
• Political negotiation and reconciliation
• Leadership and compromise
• The birth of a democratic South Africa

Condition

Second Hand – Good.

• General shelf and handling wear visible
• Light surface scratches and scuffing to cover
• Minor edge and corner wear
• Spine intact and binding secure
• Pages clean, complete, and readable
• No loose or missing pages observed

Additional Information

• Well-regarded account of South Africa’s political transition
• Focuses on Mandela–de Klerk negotiations
• Publisher: Viking / Penguin
• ISBN: 0-670-86332-7