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Lädt ... Far and Beyon' (2001)von Unity Dow
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For Mara, mother of four, sole provider for her family, life has never been easy. In a community that relies upon traditional magic to cure AIDS, and blames bad luck upon a bewitching curse, women carry a heavy burden as the world changes around them. But in modern Botswana, the tensions are growing as more and more young people adopt white ways and challenge the heavily divided structure of African society. For Mara, it is her children's dismissal of all the ancient magicks that have held families together for generations; for her son Stan it is the opportunities represented by his white teachers and the education system; and for daughter Mosa it is her burgeoning awareness of the inequality of her home, and community. Together they will develop new strengths and define new goals, enabling them all to triumph and travel 'far and beyon'. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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The story centres around a young woman, Mosa, and her mother and younger brother. They live in a small village and have just lost two brothers. Their family has started to fall apart, but in the course of the story they get closer again, despite their different views on life. The story touches on many painful subjects such as teenage pregnancies, AIDS, sexual abuse, corruption and hypocrisy. In that sense I think it is a brave book, that gives insight in a country that is not usually in the centre of world attention.
This is a young adult book, and actually, I had not expected that. I had expected something different, something more profound. So I was a little disappointed, as the plot was slightly predictable, and even though many painful topics were touched upon, they were not explored in a more profound way. It was definitely a worthwhile read and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about Botswana. But not to anyone looking for great literature. ( )