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Book Review of Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth's Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa

Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth's Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa
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Mathabane's true account of life growing up in apartheid society is grim and sometimes pretty hard to read, but it is very well-written and really makes you think about and have compassion for people who have not had the privilege of basic freedom. I've read it twice and each time it has really made an impact on me!