Book Synopsis
Lutanga Shaba
Secrets of a Woman's Soul
In this gripping story, Lutanga Shaba takes an honest look
back to the township life of the seventies in the then capital
city of Rhodesia. We follow the narrators life, into a dark
abyss of frustrated hopes and lost dreams brought about by
extreme poverty and the tragic battle for survival by a mother
and daughter who share the same secret shame but find it impossible
to help each other.
With a candidness that is brutal and yet touching, Lutanga
Shaba narrates a tale of strength and hope in despair. She
makes no apologies nor seeks sympathy as she tells a mother's
story through the daughter's eyes, delving into reality of
being denied choices, hiding shame, and dealing with life
after testing positive for HIV.
Swinging you between laughter and tears and demanding reflection
on how our society deals with HIV and Aids epidemic this novel
leaves you moved and challenged.
A must read for all those who live in today’s world. |
