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Summary: A story of poverty and hope
Review: This was an eye-opening book on what extreme poverty is, and the author's struggle to escape the sterotypes and prejudice of both blacks and whites. He strived to learn despite all the discouragement he received from teachers and parents. He dared to dream, he dared to hope. This is an ultimately uplifting story of a boy's journey from the ghettos of South Africa to freedom.This book captivated me from the moment I picked it up. Don't miss it.
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Summary: It was a riviting true life story of a very brave boy
Review: This was just basically an outstanding novel, I LOVED IT...!!
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Summary: The most powerful and inspiring book I have ever read.
Review: I can't stop thinking about the story of this book. I did not want to finish it, I totally became absorbed in the characters and the plot to the point where I cried outloud. The story is an autobiography and this adds to it's power and effect it has on the readers. I have been inspired by Mark and his life. It is definatly the best book I have ever read, I give It 100 stars.
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Summary: An autobiograghy everyone must read
Review: In my 26 years there are few things that have made me think,cry,get angry and want to make a true difference in the wolrd. Kaffir Boy is truly one of those things. The world is aware of the atrosities that occur on a day to day basis but to hear them through the voice of a 7 year old is heart breaking. The life of Mark Mathabane is one of such sorrow and triumph. This book should be read by everyone.
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Summary: The best book I have ever read.
Review: Kaffir Boy is the best book I have ever read (truly, it is). This powerful story has changed the way I think in everyday living. I wish the whole world could read it. Even if you read this book as slow as you possibly can (which I did), you can't go deep enough. Never read this story abridged!
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Summary: A rare look behind the protests of apartheid in south africa
Review: Mark Mathabane lived in Alexandra, one of the many black only slums in south africa. Mathabane lived with his many siblings and parents in a shack about 15 by 15 feet. there was of course no running water or electricity. His parents made a combined income of about 600 dollars a year. The only thing Mathabane could do with his life is become a cheap factory worker. But he defied all odds by going to an american university on a tennis scholarship. Definetly the best book that i have ever read in my 40 years of living.
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Summary: I understand this great book.
Review: This book touches my innerfeelings because I can identify with it. The author talks about the similar experiences, I experienced when I was growing up in that Ghetto: Alexandra. It's good to have someone like Mark, who can share with the world about the apartheid experience in South Africa. The author's potential to take a pen and cast his childhood life on the paper, encourages me to go over to America and get a better education so that I can come and invest that knowledge in South Africa. Mr. Mark Mathabane is frankly my role model. I love and respect his presence in this universe.
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Summary: A Deep Book
Review: Kaffir Boy was a truely good book. At times, I thought he was about 17 years old when he was only 7 or 8. I am only 13 and it made me realize how lucky I am to be growing up in America. Not Knowing when the police were going to raid your house, not knowing if you were gonig to get shot down in the street for being black, not knowing when your next meal was going to be... Sometmes I wanted to cry because the situation got so bad but he made ti through.
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Summary: Frank - Eye Opening account of what really happened.
Review: Being from South Africa myself originally - now London - I found this to be the most phenomenal account of what life was really like during the most difficult years. A most compelling read. An essential addition to all bookcases. THIS IS HOW IT WAS.
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Summary: Mathabane's a Winner
Review: Mark Mathabane is a gifted author who captured my attention immeadiately with his educated prose. The depiction of his childhood in South Africa is told with great insight enhanced by his young age. I have read this book hundreds of times, and each time, I gain something new. Mathabane's story is inspirational and proves that with hard work, one can set one's self free
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