... this gem of a book deserves a wide audience. Appropriate for African and women’s studies courses and a must for college and university libraries." ―Choice... Mpho relates the story of her life with an integrity that makes for utterly compelling reading.... The fortitude of this woman; now in her late 60s; is a lesson to us all." ―The Bookseller; United KingdomThis is a fascinating autobiography..." ―KLIATT... a powerful autobiography of a Lesotho elder who tells her life as an African woman in South Africa. The focus on black culture and concerns as much as racism allows for an unusual depth of understanding of black concerns and lifestyles in Africa." ―Reviewer’s BookwatchAn African woman’s poignant and beautifully crafted memoir lyrically portrays the brutal poverty and reliance on ritual that shape the lives of her people; the Basotho.... A commanding and important work that will captivate readers with its unique voice; narrative power; and unforgettable scenes of life in Southern Africa." ―Kirkus Reviews... a stunning autobiography of a remarkable woman... Nthunya’s telling is eloquent. Although her voice is generally one of dignified emotional distance; it is punctuated by her very human humor and pain." ―Publishers Weekly... recommended for collections in African folklore." ―Library JournalI am telling my stories in English for many months now; and it is a time for me to see my whole life. I see that things are always changing. I was born in 1930; so I remember many things which were happening in the old days in Lesotho and which happen no more. I lived in Benoni Location for more than ten years; and I saw the Boer policemen taking black people and beating them like dogs. They even took me once; and kept me in one of their jails for a while." ―Mpho ‘M’atsepo NthunyaA compelling and unique autobiography by an African woman with little formal education; less privilege; and almost no experience of boo
#169481 in Books Example Product Brand 1973-03-01 1973-03-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.31 x 2.30 x 6.63l; 3.98 #File Name: 00252366011172 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good in Kindle App; but not on Kindle DeviceBy Thomas ReiterI won't add much to the many reviews of the text of this excellent book; but wanted to mention a few things about the Kindle version; because few of the reviews mention it:1) reading this book on any kind of Kindle device is probably not a good idea if you want to be able to read the maps; but I have been pleasantly surprised by the maps when reading this book with the Kindle app on my iPad--the campaign maps are quite clear; and the battle maps are very nice; in three colors (black; white; and red); and all the maps can be enlarged for better viewing. All in all; very legible and nice maps.2) A previous reviewer mentioned that there was no table of contents in the Kindle version (!); but this has been fixed as well; with links to all of the chapters; subchapters; maps; illustrations; etc. Especially with the search feature; the kindle version is very easy to navigate around.All in all; an excellent read and a great reference to carry around on your iPad.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Awesome accomplishment except for the illustrationsBy HarryBought the Kindle edition so now I have the book in paper and electronic forms. The book is an awesome achievement; a tremendous wealth of information presented in a most satisfying package. The hardcover edition gets five stars; hands down.I have looked through the Kindle edition and discover/confirm the complaint of other admirers; that the maps are virtually useless. There's no way to scale them up on the computer screen so they are little better than postcard illustrations. That weakness cost the publication one star for the Kindle edition0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The life of Napoleon is now universal knowledge; The ...By EDWIN BROWNThe life of Napoleon is now universal knowledge;The fascinating period of the french revolution had an the impact on modern history and profoundly shaped the man that probably made it survive defending the liberal conception of the constitutions of most countries.Having said that the book is superb focusing on the art of war showing the master strategies and genius of a supreme commander. The book is fundamental to understand the man and the legend.
