Essays on Mother to Mother

In Mother to Mother, Sindiwe Magona tells the story of her mother’s life, from her childhood in South Africa to her death at the age of 97. Magona paints a picture of a strong, hardworking woman who was deeply devoted to her family and her community. Her mother was also a survivor of the brutal system of apartheid, which oppressed black South Africans for decades. Despite the many challenges she faced, Magona’s mother was a fighter who never gave up. In the end, she was able to see her children and grandchildren grow up in a free and democratic South Africa.