The Cry of Winnie Mandela: A NovelA group of African women at a specific period in Southern Africa's history find their family life under pressure from capitalist modernity and apartheid. This is a deeply humane, sympathetic and generous book on the one hand but is unflinching in its honesty. Ndebele represents a rare breed of writer able to combine political awareness with a sensitivity towards context, language and characterization. The result is a gift offering to the present. This is one of the best books about women's sacrifices and contributions to the struggle against apartheid. |
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Page 40
... Delisiwe Dulcie S'khosana , ' says the Second Descend- ant , rather aggressively . ' Otherwise known as Deli . ' Not to be outdone , the Fourth Descendant declares her name : ' I am Marara Joyce Baloyi . Mara to everyone . ' It seems ...
... Delisiwe Dulcie S'khosana , ' says the Second Descend- ant , rather aggressively . ' Otherwise known as Deli . ' Not to be outdone , the Fourth Descendant declares her name : ' I am Marara Joyce Baloyi . Mara to everyone . ' It seems ...
Page 41
... Delisiwe in a white baby dress , black socks , and sandals . In the backgound are Roman pillars . While her mother and father look at the camera with confidence , Delis- iwe's head is drawn back slightly with suspicion . But the right ...
... Delisiwe in a white baby dress , black socks , and sandals . In the backgound are Roman pillars . While her mother and father look at the camera with confidence , Delis- iwe's head is drawn back slightly with suspicion . But the right ...
Page 142
... Delisiwe barks from the back : ' Stop ! ' The driver stops the minibus a hundred metres away . ' Why should we stop ? ' Marara asks . ' We don't know what's on her mind , ' says Delisiwe . They look back . The woman is coming towards ...
... Delisiwe barks from the back : ' Stop ! ' The driver stops the minibus a hundred metres away . ' Why should we stop ? ' Marara asks . ' We don't know what's on her mind , ' says Delisiwe . They look back . The woman is coming towards ...
Contents
Part | 1 |
The Second Descendant | 17 |
The Fourth Descendant | 36 |
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