{"title":"Simukai Chigudu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the distinguished writer and academic, \u003cem\u003eSimukai Chigudu\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his incisive and thought-provoking contributions to contemporary discourse, Chigudu brings a unique blend of personal narrative and scholarly insight, particularly in his powerful memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChasing Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Chigudu offers readers an intimate exploration of his journey and the complex landscapes of identity, migration, and belonging. This book is a compelling addition to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre, where Chigudu shares personal stories interwoven with broader social and political insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChigudu's writing is lauded for its eloquent prose and ability to engage readers with topics that are both deeply personal and widely relevant. His works invite reflection and provide an enlightening perspective, making them essential reads for anyone interested in the intersections of individual experience and societal dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound and powerful narratives that make Simukai Chigudu a pivotal voice in modern literature, right here in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chasing-freedom-by-simukai-chigudu-9781847927194","title":"Chasing Freedom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning memoir that transforms our understanding of a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn my home country, they call me a 'bornfree'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimukai Chigudu was one of the first generation to be born after the end of colonial rule in Zimbabwe. Growing up, he heard stories about his grandfather's murder by the Rhodesian regime, how his father had been imprisoned and tortured as a student before joining the bloody war of independence as a guerilla, and how his mother had thrown off the strictures of the past to build a successful career helping other women do the same. Yet, Simukai's early life was also steeped in British tradition. With his classmates he sang English folk songs, read Shakespeare, and played cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen, in 2002, he was one of thousands to leave the country as it descended into political violence and economic collapse. His new home was a boarding school in the north of England. What followed was a culture shock that unravelled his understanding of the world, his family, and himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChasing Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e is his profound and remarkably moving story— that of a boy shaped through his parents' buried trauma by the great currents of late-twentieth century history. It is the story of a family haunted by the cause of liberation, and of a new generation, still searching for their promised freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288400249068,"sku":"9781847927194","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d8327c6ae5ccca115882db6f76640cc5.jpg?v=1770632759"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/simukai-chigudu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}