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Long Walk to Freedom

by Nelson Mandela · 1994

Nelson Mandela's autobiography, documenting his life, imprisonment, and leadership in South Africa's transition from apartheid.

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Author of Long Walk to Freedom, the autobiography Branson most commonly names among influential nonfiction books.

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Documented citation: Long Walk to Freedom is documented as the nonfiction book Branson most commonly mentions as an influence.

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The Richard Branson biography's Influences section says Branson has been influenced by nonfiction books and most commonly mentions Nelson Mandela's Long Walk to Freedom.

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