' Buckingham Palace' , District Six
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The government declared District Six a "whites only" area in 1965. Its residents were sent to distant tower blocks, their communities destroyed. This is an account of one such community as they face... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0864863039
ISBN13:9780864863034
Release Date:December 2002
Publisher:New Africa Books
Length:198 Pages
Weight:0.44 lbs.
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Great for Schools
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
It's disheartening to a teacher like me that this book is so difficult to get in the U.S. The story and the writing itself are so rich in imagery, characterization, and treatment of many poignant themes that can place recent history in the forefront of students' minds. Its humor and vivid storytelling both contribute to its ability to make reading interesting and enjoyable for students. It's a good, fun vehicle for teaching on more than a few important levels. I value it greatly as a teacher. Now, if I could only get my hands on it a little more easily.
The District
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is wonderfully funny and full of life. It really shows the colourful characters that exist in Cape Town and their amazing community spirit. In the face of immense adversity the characters in this book keep their infectious sense of humour and light hearted outlook on life. If you have lived in Cape Town be prepared for a roller coaster ride of emotions and memories!
"End of an Era: The Destruction of District Six"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Rive chronicles the establishment of two houses in District Six, Cape Town. Rive recreates the neighborhood of his youth in which con artists, prostitutes and throw-aways of apartheid South Africa survive and thrive despite poverty and racism. Each vignette, no matter how criminally absurd, captures the liveliness and sense of community found in District Six during its heyday.
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