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 26
... Johannesburg , and his elderly parents and I would be waiting at domestic arrivals at the Johannesburg International Airport . It was not to be . I read about him in newspapers . He was released a few days earlier than expected . I ...
... Johannesburg , and his elderly parents and I would be waiting at domestic arrivals at the Johannesburg International Airport . It was not to be . I read about him in newspapers . He was released a few days earlier than expected . I ...
Page 39
... Johannesburg , the City of Gold . Some have names , others don't . They all come across to us like stories we've heard . Yes , there's something generic about them . Who are they , really ? Where do they live and where do they come from ...
... Johannesburg , the City of Gold . Some have names , others don't . They all come across to us like stories we've heard . Yes , there's something generic about them . Who are they , really ? Where do they live and where do they come from ...
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... Johannesburg , the City of Gold . It was there , while you were finding your way through the brutal life of a huge city , that you were thrown headlong into the arms of history . You met this man who , whenever your eyes or ears took ...
... Johannesburg , the City of Gold . It was there , while you were finding your way through the brutal life of a huge city , that you were thrown headlong into the arms of history . You met this man who , whenever your eyes or ears took ...
Contents
Part | 1 |
The Second Descendant | 17 |
The Fourth Descendant | 36 |
Copyright | |
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