«The compelling, inspiring and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of Apartheid and the tumultuouis days of freedom that followed.»
Questions discussed by Angie, Maria, Sandra, Sonja and Andrew…
— Why this title?
— An autobiography, or … ?
— How important the mother?
— Trevor an outsider?
— The colour issue?
— Language to bridge gaps?
— Descriptions of violence?
— Where’s the humour?
— Structure and style?
— The book’s appeal?
Music played
1. Margaret Singana: ‘Hamba Bhekile’
2. Steve Kekana: ‘Raising my Family’
3. Miriam Makeba: ‘Pata Pata’
