- ISBN13: 9780306818479
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
In 1652 a small group of Dutch farmers landed on the southernmost tip of Africa. Sent by the powerful Dutch India Company, their mission was simply to grow vegetables and supply ships rounding the cape. The colonists, ho… More >>
A Rainbow in the Night: The Tumultuous Birth of South Africa
I have to admit, I didn’t know much about Africa’s history. This book has made a huge impact on me and I ached for the people of Africa and what they had to endure the apartheid. There are a few pages of photos included in the book which I think was a great addition. Although the subject matter was at times very difficult to read, I’m glad I finished it. There was also a great deal of other information that I found very interesting. I loved reading about the day to day lives of the people. My favorite was Chris Barnard. I was amazed by his carreer and also loved reading about his family life. I thought this would read like a text book, but I was wrong. It’s like reading fiction, and it’s hard to put down. It’s a book I think everyone needs to read this, especially those of us who really don’t know much about the history of Africa.
Rating: 5 / 5