Mother to Mother

Mother to Mother
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Publisher : Beacon Press
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9780807007129
ISBN-13 : 0807007129
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Mother to Mother by : Sindiwe Magona

Download or read book Mother to Mother written by Sindiwe Magona and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A searing novel, told in letter form, that explores the South African legacy of apartheid through the lens of a woman whose Black son has just murdered a white woman Mother to Mother is a novel with depth, at once an emotional plea for compassion and understanding, and a sharp look at the impacts of colonialism and apartheid on South African families. Inspired by the true story of Fulbright scholar Amy Biehl's murder, the book takes the form of a letter to the victim’s mother. The murderer’s mother, Mandisa, speaks of a life marked by oppression and injustice. Through her writing, Mandisa reveals a colonized society that not only allowed but perpetuated violence against women and impoverished Black South Africans under the reign of apartheid. This book is not an apology for the murder but rather something more. It seeks to connect, through empathy and storytelling, one pained mother with another who is grief-stricken and in mourning. A beautifully written exploration of the society that bred such violence, Mother to Mother will resonate with readers interested in understanding and ending racial injustice, as well as the lasting colonial foundations of oppression.


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