Playing the Enemy
Playing the Enemy John Carlin (2008) is a complex but accessible book which combines journalism, history, and the narrative 'hook' of a good novel. It is also a genuinely inspiring book because it is centred on a genuinely inspiring man - Nelson Mandela. The point and purpose of the book is best described using Carlin's own words. In the Introduction, he explains how in 2001 he went to see Nelson Mandela in order to...