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SECOND EDITION OF CHRISTO’S BOOK
Christo Brand Home Visits
Educational day trip or overnight on Robben Island
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Larry D Wright – Amazon

“Very moving and shows again how awesome Mandela was.”

Larry D Wright - Amazon

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Testimonials

The talk was great. Christo was engaging and clear and his story was powerful and inspiring. It was amazing to hear his stories about Mandela and other political prisoners. I will definitely use Christo again as it’s the perfect solution for when Robben Island is cancelled.

Mike Gathercole, 2 Way Travel - Robben Island Plan B, 2 July 2019

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

Our Earlybirds had the great privilege of receiving a special visit! They heard the story of the prison warder on Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was. Many thanks to Christo Brand for the opportunity to share your story with our group.

Earlybirds - 28th August 2019

Hello Mr Brand, I have recently finished your wonderful book “Doing Life with Mandela – My Prisoner, My Friend”. I wanted to thank you for sharing such interesting insights into the life of Nelson Mandela and into your own personal life. Your stories are so down-to-earth and genuine, and I learned so much from them. I was inspired to read the details of how Mr Mandela triumphed after so many years of oppression and perseverance. It is remarkable to think you were able to support him … Read more

Doing Life with Mandela - book feedback, Emma Newman - July 2022

It was an absolute winner and everyone had a great time.

Evergreen Broadacres - 9 May 2019

Can I just say a huge thank you for your talk tonight? I was absolutely blown away with the story and the messages that it brought. Having only just finished the call 20 minutes ago, I have already received loads of thank you’s from parents, staff and more importantly the boys. They just loved it. A special thank you for taking the time to answer all of the boys questions; it was a never ending line but your patience with them was brilliant. I know you will have inspired a generation there.… Read more

Roger Wood, Papplewick School - MS Teams, 2nd March 2021

On Instagram from @tateescapes: How cool is it that through traveling to new destinations we can also travel through time – meeting with those whose journeys are history coming to life before our very eyes? While in Cape Town, we had the pleasure of enjoying a private dinner with Christo Brand…. This night was a highlight of our time in South Africa.

Private dinner, 19th December 2022

Sandi was very open and honest about his time on Robben Island. What a genuine guy and gave us lots of insights. We would certainly recommend to others. Liz Roe (UK)

Private Robben Island tour with Sandi Sijake - 1st October 2018

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

The experience today was world class in spite of the less than ideal weather. Christo is South Africa as every foreigner should meet it – Jami van der Merwe

Private Robben Island tour - 24 March 2022

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