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Kaffir Boy

And Related Readings (Literature Connections) (Literature Connections)
Pages
560
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

Mark Mathabane's memoir recounts his challenging childhood in the segregated townships of South Africa during apartheid. It's a powerful look at growing up amidst poverty, racial injustice, and violence, and the author's determination to escape his circumstances through education. This book offers a stark and personal perspective on a dark period in history.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
ViolenceTraumaAbuse

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