Kate Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 This is a great historical source. Keegan has travelled to South Africa and interviewed four Africans who suffered under Segregation and Apartheid. The stories are all different and give an excellent insight into what life was like in South Africa during the twentieth century. All of them suffered different degrees of racism, yet survived in different ways. Some made a name for themselves, starting their own business, whilst others just worked on white farms. This is oral history at its best. This book gives such an incredible insight into how contradictory the Segregation and Apartheid laws were, and how because of that the laws could be manipulated and exploited to enable a higher quality of life. In the latter half of the book Keegan evaluates what he has heard and explains the historical important of this source. I found this book easy to read and enthalling. Sometimes the hardships were difficult to read, and the level of racism is sometimes shocking - too shocking for words, but it was inspiring to read how they overcame their difficulties. This is an unique book and important historical source, and a really good read. It is short - only 170 pages, and full of truely amazing stories. 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Oh, right. I have all the details I need here then, thanks! It sounds really interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 It was a fascinating read. One story really stands out to be as incredible - what someone can achieve in life even when oppressed on every side. Just amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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