apartheid

"Discusses events in South Africa that lead up to and followed the end of apartheid, beginning with the peace treaty of Vereeniging and continuing through the election of Jacob Zuma"--Provided by publisher.

Seven stories, spanning the time period from 1948 to 2000, chronicle the experiences of young people from different races and ethnic groups as they try to cope with the restrictions placed on their lives by South Africa's apartheid laws.

This "is the deeply moving story of the Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his son, Absalom, set against the background of a land and a people riven by racial injustice. Remarkable for its lyricism, unforgettable for character and incident, Cry, the Beloved Country is a classic work of love and hope, courage and endurance, born of the dignity of man."--inside front cover.

Presents the 1948 classic novel of Stephen Kumalo, the Zulu pastor, using his courage and faith.