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                <text>This collection contains digitized versions of autobiographies (and some biographies) of Namibians and by Namibians. A slight preference is given for liberation struggle stories</text>
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              <text>Where Others Wavered: The Autobiography of Sam Nujoma - My Life in SWAPO and My Participation in the Liberation Struggle of Namibia</text>
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              <text>© Sam Nujoma</text>
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              <text>"A tour de force from "the other Nelson Mandela!" Political determination, diplomatic endeavour, and military perseverance all focused with singular vision and unwavering constancy on Namibia's goal of nationhood have been the hallmarks of the life and career of Sam Nujoma. From a traditional boyhood, to a player on the international political stage, to the Presidency of his country, SAM NUJOMA tells his life story. It is at once unique and representative of the lives of men and women engaged with him in their battle for freedom from the last vestiges of Western colonialism in 20th century Africa. Where Others Wavered, The Autobiography of Sam Nujoma is a genuine adventure in contemporary history, relating the story of SWAPO, Nujoma and the people of Namibia in their long struggle for the Independence of Namibia.&#13;
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Contents&#13;
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1 Background and Early Years&#13;
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2 Walvis Bay and Windhoek&#13;
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3 The Formation of the Ovamboland People's Organization (OPO)&#13;
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4 Political Confrontation: the Popular Windhoek Uprising&#13;
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5 Escape from South West Africa&#13;
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6 Ghana and the United Nations&#13;
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7 The Establishment of the SWAPO Office in Dar-es-Salaam&#13;
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8 Preparation for Armed Liberation Struggle&#13;
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9 Sixteen Hours in Windhoek&#13;
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10 The Hague Court ~ A 'Mockery of Justice'&#13;
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11 From Caprivi to Omugulu-gOmbashe&#13;
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12 The Struggle Intensifies on All Fronts&#13;
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13 Workers' Struggle and Diplomatic Advance&#13;
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14 Worldwide Recognition&#13;
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15 Waldheim Initiatives&#13;
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16 Collapse of The Portuguese Empire in Africa&#13;
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17 SWAPO ~ Home and Exile&#13;
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18 Resolution 385 and the Kissinger 'Shuttle'&#13;
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19 The Western Contact Group&#13;
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20 US Policy towards Namibia in the 1970s and 1980s&#13;
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21 Geneva and the Reagan Years&#13;
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22 At the Height of the War, 1980~1985&#13;
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23 From Strength to Strength, 1985~1989&#13;
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24 In Sight of Victory&#13;
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25 Final Days of the Struggle for Independence&#13;
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26 Return to Windhoek, Independence and a New Beginning"</text>
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