John Carlin: 16 books

Book cover of La sonrisa de Mandela
by John Carlin
Language: Spanish
Release Date: December 11, 2013

Un retrato íntimo del hombre que inspiró al mundo, Nelson Mandela, por el autor del libro en el que se basó la película Invictus. Entre el 11 de febrero de 1990 y el 10 de mayo de 1994, Nelson Mandela pasó de ser el prisionero político más famoso del mundo a presidente de su país. Fueron...
Book cover of Knowing Mandela

Knowing Mandela

A Personal Portrait

by John Carlin
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2013

Equal parts freedom fighter and statesman, Nelson Mandela bestrode the world stage for the past three decades, building a legacy that places him in the pantheon of history's most exemplary leaders. As a foreign correspondent based in South Africa, author John Carlin had unique access to Mandela...
Book cover of Rafa
by Rafael Nadal, John Carlin
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2011

What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers. In his memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, he reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success. It begins...
Book cover of Mandela and the General
by John Carlin, Oriol Malet
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2018

In this thrilling graphic novel, Nelson Mandela’s fight against racism is about to spiral into an all-out race war. Unless he can win over his archenemy, the white supremacist General Viljoen, the democratic struggle for equality and justice in South Africa will end in “the peace of graveyards.” “Intense.”--Booklist “A...
Book cover of Mandela y el general
by John Carlin, Oriol Malet Muria
Language: Spanish
Release Date: March 7, 2019

El relato ilustrado de un canto a la paz y la libertad, hoy más necesario que nunca. Cuando Nelson Mandela fue liberado de prisión en febrero de 1990, nadie sabía ni podía imaginar lo que iba a acontecer. Acuciado por las presiones internacionales, el presidente De Klerk inició un acercamiento...
Book cover of Chase Your Shadow

Chase Your Shadow

The Trials of Oscar Pistorius

by John Carlin
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2014

The definitive account of the rise and fall of South African Olympic and Gold Medal-winning Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his personal and athletic success to the murder charge that rocked the world and put both the man, and post-Apartheid South Africa, on trial. Oscar Pistorius...
Book cover of Crónicas de Islandia

Crónicas de Islandia

El mejor país del mundo

by John Carlin
Language: Spanish
Release Date: March 15, 2016

Hay muchos países en el mundo pero el caso de Islandia es punto y aparte, y su historia, en las últimas décadas, trepidante y ejemplar. John Carlin, sin disimular su pasión de converso, nos cuenta que a pesar de haber visitado medio centenar de países en viaje de trabajo, el que de verdad le...
Book cover of Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius

Die Suche nach der Wahrheit

by John Carlin
Language: German
Release Date: April 20, 2015

Bis zum schicksalhaften Valentinstag 2013 war der Südafrikaner Oscar Pistorius ein weltweit geachteter Ausnahmesportler und Vorzeigeathlet. Dann, in den frühen Morgenstunden des 14. Februar, erschoss er seine Freundin Reeva Steenkamp. Gleichsam über Nacht war er nicht mehr der umjubelte und von...
Book cover of Pistorius

Pistorius

La sombra de la verdad

by John Carlin
Language: Spanish
Release Date: November 25, 2014

La madrugada de San Valentín de 2013 cuatro disparos conmocionaron a la ciudad de Pretoria: Oscar Pistorius, el mayor héroe nacional después de Mandela, mataba a su novia, la célebre modelo y presentadora Reeva Steenkamp. Cinco días más tarde, el joven atleta era acusado de homicidio. Pero...
Book cover of RAFA

RAFA

Mein Weg an die Spitze

by Rafael Nadal, John Carlin
Language: German
Release Date: April 5, 2012

Nach dem Tennis-Olymp erobert er jetzt auch die Bestsellerlisten – Rafael Nadal, der sechs Jahre lang die Weltrangliste anführte, ist der ungekrönte König des Sandplatztennis und einer der wenigen Tennisspieler, die alle vier Grand-Slam-Turniere gewannen. In seiner Autobiografie enthüllt der...
Book cover of Rafa, mi historia
by John Carlin, Rafael Nadal
Language: Spanish
Release Date: October 21, 2011

¿Cómo se forja un campeón? ¿Qué hay que hacer para ser el mejor del mundo en un deporte como el tenis? Con sencillez, franqueza e inteligencia, Rafael Nadal guía a los lectores por el dramático y triunfante viaje de su vida, sin perder nunca de vista el trofeo que más valora en este mundo:...
Book cover of Playing the Enemy

Playing the Enemy

Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation

by John Carlin
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2008

The inspiration for the film INVICTUS, starring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman. Beginning in a jail cell and ending in a rugby tournament- the true story of how the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together. After being released from prison and winning South Africa's...
Book cover of White Angels

White Angels

Beckham, the Real Madrid, and the New Football

by John Carlin
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2008

A look at soccer superstar David Beckham, the Real Madrid team he joined in 2003, and at how this combination has forever changed the face of the world's most popular sport.
Book cover of First Thrills: Volume 4

First Thrills: Volume 4

Short Stories

by John Lescroart, Deb Carlin, John Lutz
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2011

New York Times bestselling author Lee Child and the International Thriller Writers, Inc. present a collection of remarkable stories in First Thrills. From small-town crime stories to sweeping global conspiracies, this is a cross section of today's hottest thriller-writing talent. This original collection...
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