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Title: A Message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Subtitle: An Excerpt from 'Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales'

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor), Desmond Tutu

Narrator: Desmond Tutu

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker and Alfre Woodard with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, Directed by Alfre Woodard.

The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Excellent, entertaining read-aloud stories

I have been reading these aloud at bedtime to my 8 year old twins and they both love them! Why? They are anything but predictable! I think they have come to expect happy endings or moral lessons, but these stories often have twists that surprise them. Not a lot of illustrations, but the ones they have are lovely and diverse. We have enjoyed looking at the map of Africa marked with flags of where the stories come from. Also have had the opportunity to talk about Nelsen Mandela and his story, which is new to them. Great all around book!

The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of ...

This is a delightful book. The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of inference used. The stories are lively, engaging and many have morals or lessons to be learned.

Great Stories for a Great Cause

I was moved by the fund raising effort support for HIV AIDS orphans in South Africa, familiar and admiring of the story collection released some years ago, I was delighted to listen through the entire collection. The blend of music and voice, brilliantly realized by a host of talented talents "Artists for a New South Africa", brings these stories alive! Libraries (like mine) and individuals will appreciate each and every track in this 3 CD set that is up for Grammy nomination.

Finally!

I've been looking for a with South African tales in it. I live in America so I want my baby to know about her African heritage

Outstanding

Everyone household should have a copy. It is an absolute cultural delight!! There is a reason Nelson Mandela felt these were some of his favorite folktales.

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Title: Asmodeus and the Bottler of Djinns

Subtitle: A Story From Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Whoopi Goldberg

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker and Alfre Woodard with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, Directed by Alfre Woodard.

The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

nelson mandela tries save aferica

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes i found it very inspiring.

What other book might you compare Asmodeus and the Bottler of Djinns to and why?

i didnt it stands on its own

Have you listened to any of Whoopi Goldbergs other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no

Any additional comments?

i chose the book because it was by nelson mandela noy whoopi goldberg although i like her to

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Title: Van Hunks and the Devil

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor), Johnny Clegg (composer), Annari Van Der Mere

Narrator: LeVar Burton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

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Title: The Snake Chief

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Scarlett Johansson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

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Members Reviews:

Short n sweet

This is a quickie. I really only listened to it because Scarlett Johansson is the narrator.

Wishing for more!

I love this little story! I was simply transported by Miss. Johansson's narration and by the story itself, I truly wish for more so I'm going to go searching and hope I find them! Definitely a must buy and a true keeper!!

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Title: Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Samuel L. Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Matt Damon, Alan Rickman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 374 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Net proceeds will benefit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Artists for New South Africa, which works in the U.S. and South Africa to combat HIV/AIDS, provide comprehensive assistance to children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, advance human rights, educate and empower at-risk youth, and build bonds between both nations. Both organizations are working to address the impact of the AIDS pandemic on children in South Africa.

All the individuals and companies involved in the effort have donated their services to allow a maximum amount of proceeds to benefit the charities. In addition to waiving sales and distribution fees, Hachette Audio will donate 100% of proceeds to ANSA and NMCF, and NB Publishers has waived fees, so additional royalties can benefit NMCF. The audiobook was manufactured by Ivy Hill/Cinram, which is donating a significant portion of their services. The actors, creative director, engineers, graphic designers, attorneys, and recording studios fully donated their services, as did three-time Grammy winner Gavin Lurssen, who mastered the audiobook.

Editorial Reviews:

in a unique effort to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Artists for New South Africa, 23 narrators recorded as many African Folktales hand-picked by Mandela for this collection. The narrators ranging from Samuel L. Jackson to Whoopi Goldberg to Charlize Theron are notable actors. Half the fun of listening to these tales is trying to guess who's reading. While some voices are more distinctive than others kudos to Alan Rickman (perhaps best known now for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series) who uses his pebbly baritone and stop-go cadence to full, dark effect in "The Ring of the King" all are entertaining. Also listen for "Fesito Goes to the Market", where Don Cheadle enunciates as loudly, clearly, and confidently as the best live storytellers, while giving each character a different attitude with a remarkable range of tones. Helen Mirren, too, gives a standout performance reaching the point where strength and vulnerability collide in the epic and bittersweet "The Mother Who Turned to Dust".

Critic Reviews:

"In tales such as these, the dream-like, unpredictable symbology and sometimes cruel morality of myths resonate, and, in Mandela's words, the 'gritty essence of Africa' shines through in stories with universal themes." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Exotic, fun and fascinating

When you buy this book, be sure to download the accompanying reference guide and then seek out the 5 extra stories not included in the album. I have no idea why all the stories weren't bundled in together.

The folk tales make you think, and provide some interesting explanations for why certain things are the way they are.

The music by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela adds a great multimedia touch, and the songs can be played separately from their stories as well.

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Title: Mpipidi and the Motlopi Tree

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor), Vusi Mahlasela (composer)

Narrator: Matt Damon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

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Title: Sannie Langtand and the Visitor

Subtitle: A Story From Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: CCH Pounder

Format: Unabridged

Length: 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker and Alfre Woodard with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, Directed by Alfre Woodard.

The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Excellent, entertaining read-aloud stories

I have been reading these aloud at bedtime to my 8 year old twins and they both love them! Why? They are anything but predictable! I think they have come to expect happy endings or moral lessons, but these stories often have twists that surprise them. Not a lot of illustrations, but the ones they have are lovely and diverse. We have enjoyed looking at the map of Africa marked with flags of where the stories come from. Also have had the opportunity to talk about Nelsen Mandela and his story, which is new to them. Great all around book!

The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of ...

This is a delightful book. The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of inference used. The stories are lively, engaging and many have morals or lessons to be learned.

Great Stories for a Great Cause

I was moved by the fund raising effort support for HIV AIDS orphans in South Africa, familiar and admiring of the story collection released some years ago, I was delighted to listen through the entire collection. The blend of music and voice, brilliantly realized by a host of talented talents "Artists for a New South Africa", brings these stories alive! Libraries (like mine) and individuals will appreciate each and every track in this 3 CD set that is up for Grammy nomination.

Finally!

I've been looking for a with South African tales in it. I live in America so I want my baby to know about her African heritage

Outstanding

Everyone household should have a copy. It is an absolute cultural delight!! There is a reason Nelson Mandela felt these were some of his favorite folktales.

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Title: Wolf and Jackal and the Barrel of Butter

Subtitle: A Story From Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Hugh Jackman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker and Alfre Woodard with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, Directed by Alfre Woodard.

The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Brilliantly beastly

What made the experience of listening to Wolf and Jackal and the Barrel of Butter the most enjoyable?

Hugh Jackman did a great job on the reading. Sound effects and all :)

Would you be willing to try another book from Nelson Mandela (editor)? Why or why not?

Absolutely!! I plan to get the lot of them.

Which scene was your favorite?

The main one

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Beastly buddy?

Any additional comments?

It was lovely to hear an Australian accent for once.

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Title: The Clever Snake Charmer

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Samuel L. Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

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Title: Sakunaka, the Handsome Young Man

Subtitle: A Story From Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker and Alfre Woodard with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, Directed by Alfre Woodard.

The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Excellent, entertaining read-aloud stories

I have been reading these aloud at bedtime to my 8 year old twins and they both love them! Why? They are anything but predictable! I think they have come to expect happy endings or moral lessons, but these stories often have twists that surprise them. Not a lot of illustrations, but the ones they have are lovely and diverse. We have enjoyed looking at the map of Africa marked with flags of where the stories come from. Also have had the opportunity to talk about Nelsen Mandela and his story, which is new to them. Great all around book!

The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of ...

This is a delightful book. The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of inference used. The stories are lively, engaging and many have morals or lessons to be learned.

Great Stories for a Great Cause

I was moved by the fund raising effort support for HIV AIDS orphans in South Africa, familiar and admiring of the story collection released some years ago, I was delighted to listen through the entire collection. The blend of music and voice, brilliantly realized by a host of talented talents "Artists for a New South Africa", brings these stories alive! Libraries (like mine) and individuals will appreciate each and every track in this 3 CD set that is up for Grammy nomination.

Finally!

I've been looking for a with South African tales in it. I live in America so I want my baby to know about her African heritage

Outstanding

Everyone household should have a copy. It is an absolute cultural delight!! There is a reason Nelson Mandela felt these were some of his favorite folktales.