Kaffir Boy
The True Story of a Black Youth’s Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa
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Narrated by:
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Mark Mathabane
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Mark Mathabane
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The classic story of life in apartheid South Africa.
Mark Mathabane was weaned on devastating poverty and schooled in the cruel streets of South Africa’s most desperate ghetto, where bloody gang wars and midnight police raids were his rites of passage. Like every other child born in the hopelessness of apartheid, he learned to measure his life in days, not years. Yet Mark Mathabane, armed only with the courage of his family and a hard-won education, raised himself up from the squalor and humiliation to win a scholarship to an American university.
This extraordinary memoir of life under apartheid is a triumph of the human spirit over hatred and unspeakable degradation, for Mark Mathabane did what no physically and psychologically battered “Kaffir” from the rat-infested alleys of Alexandra was supposed to do - he escaped to tell about it.
Mark Mathabane was born and raised in the ghetto of Alexandra in South Africa. He is the author of Kaffir Boy, Kaffir Boy in America, Love in Black and White, African Women: Three Generations, Miriam’s Song, and The Proud Liberal. He lectures at schools and colleges nationwide on race relations, education, and our common humanity. He lives with his family in Portland, Oregon.
©1986 Mark Mathabane (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.What the critics say
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Winter
- 2024-12-23
Inspiring story
"Kaffir Boy" by Mark Mathabane is an incredibly moving and powerful autobiography that offers an unflinching look at life under apartheid in South Africa. Mathabane's storytelling is both gripping and inspirational, as he recounts his journey from the harsh realities of poverty and systemic racism to finding hope and achieving his dreams.
The book is a testament to the human spirit and the resilience of an individual determined to overcome insurmountable odds. Mathabane's vivid descriptions and honest portrayal of his experiences provide readers with a profound understanding of the struggles faced by black South Africans during this dark period in history.
One of the most compelling aspects of "Kaffir Boy" is its ability to evoke empathy and a sense of urgency for social justice. Mathabane's courage and determination are truly inspiring, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, human rights, and the power of education.
Overall, "Kaffir Boy" is a heart-wrenching yet uplifting narrative that will leave a lasting impact on readers. It is a story of hope, perseverance, and the unyielding quest for freedom and dignity. Highly recommended!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-12-09
Surprise find
There aren’t enough South African authors’ work on Audible. This was among the few that came up when I searched. I mostly enjoyed the first two thirds of the book- the pacing for the last part which focused on the main character’s late teens seemed rushed. But all in all it confirms my knowledge of apartheid South Africa with first a account narrative.
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