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A Human Being Died That Night: A South African Woman Confronts The Legacy Of Apartheid
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Winner Of The 2024 Templeton Prizethe Story Of An Almost Unimaginable Dialoguean Exploration Of Evil, Innocence, And The Gray Spaces In Between.New York Timesa Startlingly Personal Accountwritten With Clarity, Energy, And Enormous Empathywashington Posta Mariner Books Classicpumla Gobodomadikizela, Internationally Reknowned For Her Understanding Of Violent Histories And Transgenerational Trauma, Recounts An Extraordinary Dialogue. As Her Book Opens, In An Act Of Inescapable Symbolism And Psychological Courage, She Enters Pretorias Maximum Security Prison To Meet Eugene De Kock, Called Prime Evil For His Role As Killing Machine For South Africas Apartheid Regime. What Follows Is A Journey Into What It Means To Be Human.In Arresting Scenes, Gobodomadikizela, Who Grew Up In A Black Township During Apartheid South Africa, Conveys Her Struggle With Contradictory Impulses To Hold De Kock Accountable And To Forgive. Ultimately, She Allows Us To Witness His Extraordinary Awakening Of Conscience.The Authors Profound Understanding Of The Language And Memory Of Violence, And Of The Searingly Complex Issues Surrounding Apology And Forgiveness After Mass Atrocity, Have Left A Mark On International Scholarship And On Our Emotional Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Human Being Died That Night'? A: The main theme revolves around the exploration of evil, innocence, and the complexities of forgiveness in the context of apartheid in South Africa.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, a noted scholar in the field of violent histories and trauma.
- Q: What kind of writing style can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect a clear and empathetic writing style, rich in personal reflection and deep insights into the human experience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is often referenced in international scholarship related to trauma, apartheid, and the processes of apology and forgiveness.
- Q: How long is 'A Human Being Died That Night'? A: The book has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on April 19, 2004.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Black & African American literature.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'A Human Being Died That Night'? A: The title reflects the profound discussions between the author and Eugene de Kock, symbolizing the loss of humanity amid the atrocities of apartheid.