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Compiled and Edited by Keith Adams |
Compiled and edited by Julia Landau. |
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The Cultural Life of the Refugee Community in South
Africa
Compiled and Edited by
Keith Adams |
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O RDER NOW AT A SPECIAL PRICE OF R 100-00
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The book is about the cultural life of the political refugee community in South Africa and contains artwork, photos, recipes, hairstyles, stories, essays, poetry and personal testimonies.
It is the first book of its kind in South Africa, one which gives the refugee community its own voice. We came for Mandela is a beautifully illustrated portrayal of the triumphs and tragedies of refugees in Africa; the moving and sombre poetry, the chilling accounts of the genocide in Rwanda and the horrifying stories of rape and torture are yet another reminder of man's inhumanity to man.
Professor Kader Asmal, MP
Here are some comments from some recent book reviews:
" ... illustrated with truly awesome photography, (it) is an examination of the life of refugees in South Africa. Whether it is possible for pain to change to hope is perhaps the question posed throughout this highly commendable and well-wrought book". - CAPE TIMES
" ... a clear voice speaking strongly of the wisdom born of travel, new lands, foreign people. And it carries with it great hope". - SOUTHERN SUBURBS TATLER
" ... 'n inleiding tot 'n aspek van die Suid-Afrikaanse werklikheid wat vir talle dalk nog onbekend is, en in daardie opsig wel waardevol." - DIE BURGER
" ... well written and glossily produced with many vivid and evocative illustrations". - SOUTHERN CROSS
"The book succeeds in capturing, through the creative use of poetry, pictures and the written word, the beauty of their respective cultures ... it is passionate and authentic and will remove the veil of mystery and ignorance through which South Africans tend to see refugees". - THE ARGUS
"But most compelling perhaps are the personal testimonies by the refugees of their experiences in their adopted country". - MAIL AND GUARDIAN
You can order the book directly from Footprints at a reduced price of R100-00 (retails at R150-00) by e-mailing us on info@stjosephsaep.co.za |
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JOURNEY TO MYSELF For further information contact the co-ordinator on 686 8426 or 685 1257
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This is the first book ever published in South Africa containing writings by women in prison. The result of a series of creative writing workshop facilitated by Footprints, the process offered the women the opportunity to heal and flex their creative muscles. Now it gives readers on the outside the chance to understand their reality. The women said that for so long they had been divorced from their feelings: an occurrence that often happens as the result of the need to survive inside. Putting pen to paper enabled them to re-connect with their emotions and themselves.
“Things are different now. Our young people have big dreams. It was them, after all, who brought the government to its knees; apartheid toppled. I have a son whose dreams are so big that they keep me awake at night.” (Nontsikelelo Wata – Journey to Myself)
This book is an important point from where to explore themes of crime, life decisions, gender equality and acceptance. It demystifies criminals and humanises the perpetrators of crime. This book, like “We Came for Mandela” is a starting point to overcome prejudice in ourselves and our society. |
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“ … a thought provoking book, beautifully written and ultimately inspiring." (Cape Times, 23rd November, 2004) |
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