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Two of a Kind Two of a kind. Though the phrase is quite simple in theory and rather elementary, it is not often that two uniquely different men would share the same remarkable views. Alan Paton, the author of the eye-opening book, Cry the Beloved Country boldly states his belief through an innovative, heart-wrenching story of a native pastor who unites with an affluent white South African, the father of the man whom his very son murdered. Likewise, a once imprisoned politician, Nelson Mandela used his intrepid speeches to blatantly express the turmoil of his country and to affirm his promises of bringing the races of South Africa to reconciliation. In a time and place that was incredibly putrescent, the two men shined like stars in a dark, sinister continent. Nelson Mandela and Alan Paton bestowed the same unequaled conviction to the gargantuan racial conflict and though looking through different eyes, could clearly see South Africa’s painful past, arduous present and hopeful future. On January 11, 1903, Alan Paton was brought into what seemed to be an ill-omened South Africa. Even in such conditions, his assiduous personality and genuine compassion was obtained. After graduating from the predigest school, Natal Univ