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A brave, heartrending memoir of family, love and longing in the turbulent era of Apartheid in South Africa.
A brave, heartrending memoir of family, love and longing in the turbulent era of Apartheid in South Africa.
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A brave, heartrending memoir of family, love and longing in the turbulent era of Apartheid in South Africa.
During the terrifying years of Apartheid in South Africa, Shelley Davidow's family was a crime. At a time when it was illegal for black and white people to live together, Shelley's social activist parents took in Rosie, an abandoned black three-year-old. Rosie grew up as a beloved daughter and sister in a white household.
Against the backdrop of racist laws and ever-present threats of violence, Shelley's parents did all they could to provide a safe, happy home for their five children. But when Rosie was sixteen, devastating truths came to light, shattering the family's understanding of the past.
In this haunting memoir, Shelley Davidow unravels the memories of her early life, searching for truth and reconciliation. Shadow Sisters leaves us with a deeper understanding of family love - but what if, sometimes, love is not enough?
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Shadow Sisters by Shelley Davidow is lauded as a deeply powerful and beautifully told memoir that navigates the complexities of coming of age in a divided South Africa. Through the lens of her white family during the Apartheid and post-Apartheid eras, Davidow explores themes of identity, memory, and reconciliation with a lyrical and unflinchingly honest narrative. The memoir captures both the beauty and turmoil of South Africa, offering profound insights into the country's past and its impact on personal and familial relationships.
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ISBN: 9780702259883
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 April 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 361g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Shelley Davidow is originally from South Africa but has spent the last two decades living and teaching in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. The author of forty books, she writes across genres. Her work includes children's fiction, award-winning young adult fiction, and adult non-fiction. Now based in Australia, she lives on Queensland's Sunshine Coast with her husband and son. www.shelleydavidow.com.
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