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Thank you so much for organising that really inspiring lecture. Loved hearing from Christo, and could have done for hours. Like his style. Really interesting Mandela’s thoughts on education as the means of personal development. Good for us all to think about! – Andrew Prichard

Elstree School, UK - MS Teams, Saturday 14th November 2020

The feedback from faculty and students was great. They really enjoyed it and wished that you could have been in person! I told them that doing it virtually was probably much better because we never could have afforded the plane tickets!

Jackie Riley, DCDS Zoom - 15th April 2021

Thank you for putting this time together and for sharing the story of the remarkable friendship between Mr. Mandela and Mr. Brand. Hearing Mr. Brand speak and also having the power point pictures was very effective, I thought. I also appreciated the interview format with (Andrew) asking questions that Mr. Brand responded to. All in all, it was a very good and meaningful time for us.

Northfield Mount Hermon School - Zoom, 14th May 2020

Christo, it was an honour to have met you this morning and heard your truly inspiring talk on Doing Life with Mandela.

Alastair Collins, May 2019

Wow, what an amazing morning for Josie and her classmates! Such a special time spent with Christo. It was almost surreal to be in the presence of Christo, and to think that he was such a big part of history. It is an incredible story! Thank you so much – this will be something the kids will never forget!

Zoom Interview with 4 pupils at Mercer Island High School, Seattle - 26th May 2021

Instagram from ainaskova: Strong moment – a bit like getting to take on Nelson Mandela. Thank you Christo Brand for your story from the stage, photo, hug and book.

Oslo, January 2020

Absolutely fascinating and moving, especially to hear about the parallels between the lives of Christo and Nelson Mandela, two men who, as you say ought to have been enemies, yet became such close friends. Christo clearly feels blessed to have known Madiba, but I get the sense that Mandela was also blessed to have known Christo. He spoke with such warmth, humility and honesty. The boys were clearly also very interested – some wonderful questions. I hope Christo enjoyed answering them. I parti… Read more

Sam Moss of Horris Hill Prep School (UK) - Zoom, 12th February 2021

I wanted to thank both of you for the excellent presentation to the Ashbury students last Friday. Christo, as always your story continues to the inspire. The students not only learn so much about Nelson Mandela, but the message of respect, compassion and humanity are so important to them. Igshaan, thank you so much for joining the presentation. The students were amazed by your story, and horrified by the treatment you faced under the apartheid state. Today’s youth live in a world, wher… Read more

Ashbury College remote talk with Igshaan Amlay, 11th February 2022

It was a very insightful and amazing tour. Thank you Christo Brand – I am currently reading your book and find it very hard to put it down.

Private Robben Island tour - March 2023

Hi – my name is Bianca and I’m a Brazilian living in Mexico. I’ve just finished your book and OMG. I had no idea about all you lived with Mandela, but in this book I know the huge human being that you are. Seeing all the injustices and living like a prisoner too. I’m so sorry about your son, but it reminded me about my uncle who died very young too. Thank you for sharing your memories!

Bianca Lopes, January 2021

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