As the leading light of the Progressive Party, Helen Suzman was for many years the sole member of the pre-democratic parliament to oppose apartheid. In the face of considerable hostility, she carved out a unique role for herself as a fierce critic of government policy and a doughty fighter for the rights of detainees and the disenfranchised majority. Time and again she proved that sticking up for principles counted. Her steely determination and incisive questioning of National Party ministers earned her the admiration of ...
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As the leading light of the Progressive Party, Helen Suzman was for many years the sole member of the pre-democratic parliament to oppose apartheid. In the face of considerable hostility, she carved out a unique role for herself as a fierce critic of government policy and a doughty fighter for the rights of detainees and the disenfranchised majority. Time and again she proved that sticking up for principles counted. Her steely determination and incisive questioning of National Party ministers earned her the admiration of millions of South Africans, black and white, and even grudging respect from the government benches. As she once memorably said: 'Like everybody else, I long to be loved. But I am not prepared to make any concessions whatsoever.' In Bright Star in a Dark Chamber, former diplomat Robin Renwick recalls the probing intelligence, great wit and zest for life of a remarkable South African. Lord Renwick of Clifton was British ambassador to South Africa during the period leading up to the release of Nelson Mandela. On leaving South Africa, on the proposal of Helen Suzman, he was awarded an honorary degree by the University of the Witwatersrand for services to the struggle against apartheid. Previously, he was adviser to Lord Carrington during the Lancaster House negotiations, which ended the Rhodesia conflict, and to Lord Soames as the last governor of Rhodesia. He served subsequently as British ambassador to the United States.
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Good in Good jacket. 148 pages (complete). Jacket and boards, shelf rubbed and marked. Tanning, minor markings, back end pages a bit damaged on spine. However, it is still in good condition, tightly bound and intact. 1st edition. MK.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 0x0x0; Signed by the Subject Helen Suzman. Publication of 148 pages. The dust jackets and boards are in near fine condition. Internally the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound and presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK.
