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Country of My Skull : Guilt, Sorrow, and the Limits of Forgiveness in the New South Africa by Antjie Krog (2000, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100812931297
ISBN-139780812931297
eBay Product ID (ePID)1623150
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Book TitleCountry of My Skull : Guilt, Sorrow, and the Limits of Forgiveness in the New South Africa
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSociology / General, Modern / 20th Century, Civil Rights, Violence in Society, Africa / South / Republic of South Africa
Publication Year2000
GenrePolitical Science, Social Science, History
AuthorAntjie Krog
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"One of the best books of the year." --The Economist "This is a deeply moving account of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission--South Africa's attempt to come to terms with her often horrendous past. Antjie Krog writes with the sensitivity of a poet and the clarity of a journalist. Country of My Skull is a must-read for all who are fascinated by this unique attempt to deal with a post-conflict context. It is a beautiful and powerful book." -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu "Trying to understand the new South Africa without the Truth and Reconciliation Commission would be futile; trying to understand the commission without this book would be irresponsible." -- André Brink, author ofA Dry White Season Antjie Krog has rendered the world a great service. This elegant manifesto for justice will haunt the soul long after the reading is done." -- Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and director of the Eisenhower Center at the University of New Orleans "Here is the extraordinary reportage of one who, eyes staring into the filthiest places of atrocity, poet's searing tongue speaking of them, is not afraid to go too far. Antjie Krog breaks all the rules of dispassionate recounts, the restraints of 'decent' prose, because this is where the truth might be reached and reconciliation with it is posited like a bewildered angel thrust down into hell." -- Nadine Gordimer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature From the Trade Paperback edition., "One of the best books of the year." --The Economist "This is a deeply moving account of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission--South Africa's attempt to come to terms with her often horrendous past. Antjie Krog writes with the sensitivity of a poet and the clarity of a journalist. Country of My Skull is a must-read for all who are fascinated by this unique attempt to deal with a post-conflict context. It is a beautiful and powerful book." -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu "Trying to understand the new South Africa without the Truth and Reconciliation Commission would be futile; trying to understand the commission without this book would be irresponsible." -- André Brink, author ofA Dry White Season Antjie Krog has rendered the world a great service. This elegant manifesto for justice will haunt the soul long after the reading is done." -- Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and director of the Eisenhower Center at the University of New Orleans "Here is the extraordinary reportage of one who, eyes staring into the filthiest places of atrocity, poet's searing tongue speaking of them, is not afraid to go too far. Antjie Krog breaks all the rules of dispassionate recounts, the restraints of 'decent' prose, because this is where the truth might be reached and reconciliation with it is posited like a bewildered angel thrust down into hell." -- Nadine Gordimer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, "One of the best books of the year." -- The Economist "This is a deeply moving account of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission--South Africa's attempt to come to terms with her often horrendous past. Antjie Krog writes with the sensitivity of a poet and the clarity of a journalist. Country of My Skull is a must-read for all who are fascinated by this unique attempt to deal with a post-conflict context. It is a beautiful and powerful book." -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu "Trying to understand the new South Africa without the Truth and Reconciliation Commission would be futile; trying to understand the commission without this book would be irresponsible." -- Andre Brink, author of A Dry White Season Antjie Krog has rendered the world a great service. This elegant manifesto for justice will haunt the soul long after the reading is done." -- Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and director of the Eisenhower Center at the University of New Orleans "Here is the extraordinary reportage of one who, eyes staring into the filthiest places of atrocity, poet's searing tongue speaking of them, is not afraid to go too far. Antjie Krog breaks all the rules of dispassionate recounts, the restraints of 'decent' prose, because this is where the truth might be reached and reconciliation with it is posited like a bewildered angel thrust down into hell." -- Nadine Gordimer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature From the Trade Paperback edition., "One of the best books of the year." --The Economist "This is a deeply moving account of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission--South Africa's attempt to come to terms with her often horrendous past. Antjie Krog writes with the sensitivity of a poet and the clarity of a journalist. Country of My Skull is a must-read for all who are fascinated by this unique attempt to deal with a post-conflict context. It is a beautiful and powerful book." -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu "Trying to understand the new South Africa without the Truth and Reconciliation Commission would be futile; trying to understand the commission without this book would be irresponsible." -- André Brink, author of A Dry White Season Antjie Krog has rendered the world a great service. This elegant manifesto for justice will haunt the soul long after the reading is done." -- Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and director of the Eisenhower Center at the University of New Orleans "Here is the extraordinary reportage of one who, eyes staring into the filthiest places of atrocity, poet's searing tongue speaking of them, is not afraid to go too far. Antjie Krog breaks all the rules of dispassionate recounts, the restraints of 'decent' prose, because this is where the truth might be reached and reconciliation with it is posited like a bewildered angel thrust down into hell." -- Nadine Gordimer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Dewey Decimal968.06/5
SynopsisEver since Nelson Mandela dramatically walked out of prison in 1990 after twenty-seven years behind bars, South Africa has been undergoing a radical transformation. In one of the most miraculous events of the century, the oppressive system of apartheid was dismantled. Repressive laws mandating separation of the races were thrown out. The country, which had been carved into a crazy quilt that reserved the most prosperous areas for whites and the most desolate and backward for blacks, was reunited. The dreaded and dangerous security force, which for years had systematically tortured, spied upon, and harassed people of color and their white supporters, was dismantled. But how could this country--one of spectacular beauty and promise--come to terms with its ugly past? How could its people, whom the oppressive white government had pitted against one another, live side by side as friends and neighbors? To begin the healing process, Nelson Mandela created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, headed by the renowned cleric Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Established in 1995, the commission faced the awesome task of hearing the testimony of the victims of apartheid as well as the oppressors. Amnesty was granted to those who offered a full confession of any crimes associated with apartheid. Since the commission began its work, it has been the central player in a drama that has riveted the country. In this book, Antjie Krog, a South African journalist and poet who has covered the work of the commission, recounts the drama, the horrors, the wrenching personal stories of the victims and their families. Through the testimonies of victims of abuse and violence, from the appearance of Winnie Mandela to former South African president P. W. Botha's extraordinary courthouse press conference, this award-winning poet leads us on an amazing journey. Country of My Skull captures the complexity of the Truth Commission's work. The narrative is often traumatic, vivid, and provocative. Krog's powerful prose lures the reader actively and inventively through a mosaic of insights, impressions, and secret themes. This compelling tale is Antjie Krog's profound literary account of the mending of a country that was in colossal need of change., In 1995, South Africa's new, black-majority government set up the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate the murders and torture that occurred under state-sanctioned apartheid. Headed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the commission heard testimony from the perpetrators of the crimes as well as its victims and sought a way to reach some sort of tenuous closure.
LC Classification NumberDT1757.K76 2000
