Winnie and Nelson

This book is a detailed and empathetic portrait of the complex marriage between Winnie and Nelson Mandela.

It delves into their shared and divisive approaches to transforming South Africa’s unjust political system, as well as the personal struggles, love, and obsessions that characterized their relationship.

Steinberg’s work is based on extensive research, including archives, interviews, and previously unseen transcripts of conversations between Winnie and Nelson during prison visits.

The book provides an insightful history of the fight against apartheid and the emotional strains within the Mandela marriage under enormous political pressure.