Love In The Shadows Of Apartheid
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Love In The Shadows Of Apartheid
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Author : Johan Wasswenaar
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-11-16
Love In The Shadows Of Apartheid written by Johan Wasswenaar and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-16 with Family & Relationships categories.
Set in South Africa just after the dawn of the Cold War and of Apartheid, Theo, who is responsible for his university's annual student charity drive, is smitten by his parade Queen, Teresa, a gorgeous dramatic arts student. As their relationship thickens, cross-town university students abduct him as a prank, which abruptly turns into an assault. With elegant persuasion, Teresa orchestrates the apprehension by the police of his abductors. Theo cunningly escapes without serious injury, while she takes the initiative to coerce the abduction leader's parents, in recompense for their son's transgression, into making a significant donation to her university's charity. Soon after, the son's badly beaten body is dumped on Theo's apartment floor, with a ransom note tied to his neck typed on stationery emblazoned with a reversed swastika logo, demanding the release from custody of its 'White Supremacist' members in custody. As symbols of their liberal institution, they are repeatedly attacked in ever more violent ways by the neonazi offspring of wartime Hitler sympathizers, now systematically infiltrating the recently elected government and influencing its policies toward hard line activism. Their hopes of evading more attacks are shattered by an attempt on Theo's life in which his assailant, disguised as a police detective, expires. Alleged to be the equivalent of a cop killer, Theo finds shelter in the American Embassy and frantically reaches out for news paper support in his defense by enlisting the help of a hard driving, seductive sociology student Sharon, eager to become a political newspaper journalist. She assists him with research as the basis for a tantalizingly suggestive press report, exposing the deceased assailant as an erstwhile instructor of saboteurs, recruited to hamper South Africa's contribution to Britain's defense of North Africa. The embittered survivors of the instructors' troop take revenge by kidnapping Teresa in broad daylight from a theatrical rehearsal to force Theo into the open. He anxiously marshals the help of his American host and the commanding officer of the special branch of the South African Police, to help find and liberate her. Theo leans heavily on Sharon and the senior American intelligence officer, to illuminate a clandestine commando training base north of the capital as the most likely place where Teresa could be held. In the ensuing helicopter raid, Teresa is recovered without permanent injury, but the kidnappers suffer numerous fatalities. The event exposes the alarming extent to which infiltration of the country's security forces by the fascists has become and seriously embarrasses the National Party Government. Theo takes cover in the home of a friend to study for his finals and upon emerging finds that Teresa was taken to a neurological institution following a narrow escape from being raped in her own bed at home. Outraged Theo takes Sharon with him to interview the rapist in prison and determines the identity of a warlord in Nelspruit who hired him. They continue their journey to learn more about the warlord, and to escape even more violent attacks they hide away on his family's Bushvelt farm. During a country dance party of their farming neighbors they become aware of four khaki-clad youths who attempt to follow them back to the farm. They lose their tail by manipulation on twisty farm roads and arrive home safely, but seriously concerned.
Sharon
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Author : Johan A. Wassenaar
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2014-06-03
Sharon written by Johan A. Wassenaar and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Driven by an enormous desire to demonstrate her worth as an individual, independent from her materially ambitious parents, Sharon prematurely finds her way into university by altering her birth date and by scholastic achievement qualifies for her MA degree a year early, freeing her to hone her reporting skills as editor of the student newspaper and freelancing at the leading English newspaper of the country. Well-endowed with good looks and sex appeal, she fends off romantic pretenders by the dozen without finding a kindred spirit worthy of her affection. Then she discovers Theo, an Afrikaner of Dutch Reform background in the far left leaning Student Representative Council. Using her media skills she begins supporting his struggle against the wartime fascists, who had clandestinely infiltrated the security forces of the country. As they expose more infiltrators at progressively senior levels, danger escalates and culminates in the kidnapping of his great love, Teresa. Sharon is actively drawn into liberating Teresa with much involvement of the country's Civil Investigation Division as well as American Intelligence. As Theo reveals his passion for Teresa, it dashes the near term hopes of Sharon for a romantic relationship with him. Still smitten, she continues her journalistic support of Theo and falls prey to an assassination attempt on the Bushvelt farm if his family. Theo shoots the assassin and together they arrest his three accomplices, much to the embarrassment of the Government, which sends Theo into exile. A corrupt magistrate releases the three accomplices who promptly sail to England, intent on killing Theo upon his arrival in Southampton. Theo transfers to a New York bound French ocean liner outside the three mile limit and they attack a fellow-traveler carrying his letters to mail from England. They are apprehended and the ensuing court case draws international attention as Sharon uses the London Times to broadcast the full meaning of the incident by testifying against them in the Southampton court. Seeking safety and still hoping for his love, Sharon joins Theo in Montreal. To continue her journalistic career she undertakes an assignment from the London Times to discover why Otto Strasser, one of the founders of the German National Socialist Party (NAZI), which was later hijacked by Adolf Hitler, is still held under house arrest in Nova Scotia. The shocking discovery of a sinister cabal of Communists, manipulating the American government to keep him in custody, exposes her and Theo to a new round of terror. Her comradeship with Theo deepens into a total commitment in spite of their dueling personalities and diverse ethnic backgrounds. Theo marries Sharon who cons his Dutch Reform parents into lovingly accepting her in spite of her Israeli Jewish background. To properly interview Otto Strasser, Theo uses his influence with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to bring him to a Lodge near Mont Tremblant. To keep their conversations strictly private Sharon and Strasser only talk to each other outdoors on hiking trails. Theo learns that the Lodge has been infiltrated by Communist Union members of the Longshoremen from Halifax and prevails on the RCMP to fly with him to interdict them from a position in the woods above the lodge. When Strasser and Sharon emerge from the Lodge three Communist rifle men become visible on a ledge below their position and Theo opens fire with the sniper rifle loaned to him by the RCMP to take out the gunman closest to the Lodge. The second gunman fires his assault rifle at Theo hitting him in his right leg before the nearest RCMP officer takes him out. The third gunman fires at Strasser and mortally wounds Sharon. She dies, badly injured in the arms of Theo in the hospital, leaving him mortified by the loss of his Sharon.
Love In The Shadows Of Apartheid Vol 3 Inge
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Author : Johan A. Wassenaar
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-05-30
Love In The Shadows Of Apartheid Vol 3 Inge written by Johan A. Wassenaar and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-30 with Fiction categories.
Inge meets Theo being forced to leave South Africa and falls in love with him. He visits her father, Olaf, in Sweden and she accompanies him on his next visit to Montreal, only to find Theo ready to marry Sharon. Nevertheless, he still makes the effort to set her up to be a fashion designer in California. Her business thrives, but she remains unfulfilled and still craves Theo's love. Then Sharon is murdered, which breaks Theo's heart and he seeks refuge from his pain on the Bushvelt farm of his family. Inge follows Theo back to the Bushvelt to comfort him. They bond afresh and settle near Reno, Nevada to develop new technologies for Olaf, while she continues her clothing business in partnership with Jackie Cochran, celebrated for holding the world speed record for women pilots. Under the care of an English nanny, their offspring thrives while the nanny morphs into becoming Theo's personal assistant. The chief of the native tribe living on the Bushvelt farm passes, and Theo and Inge rush down to show their respects at his funeral. A group of white supremacists try to assassinate Theo who thwarts their attempt and is again reminded of the hatred extremists feel towards him. The children prosper and after the birth of their second son the whole family flies down to visit the Bushvelt, which captivates the them. Theo and Olaf's enterprise prospers, causing Theo to spend more time abroad. Inge gives birth to their fourth and last child and puts her clothing design business on hold to concentrate on raising the children, punctuated with annual Bushvelt visits. With each visit there is less animosity towards Theo in the country for his opposition to racial discrimination. Business expands and leads them to hire a chief executive to manage their research institute. He is ably assisted by Susan who ultimately marries him. With her offspring becoming self-sustaining, Inge explores reconstituting her fashion business which she accomplishes. On one of her return flights from Los Angeles at the Carson City airport she collides with a freight airplane and is mortally injured. Totally distraught, Theo again seeks solace in the Bushvelt, with his daughter, Annie, to administer to his emotional needs. She discovers that his first great love, Teresa, is also widowed and contrives with the help of her daughter, Rebecca, to bring them back together. Both parties recognize their original bond as key to their emotional lives and enthusiastically embrace the overt match-making of their daughters.
Forbidden Dawn
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Author : GPTApplied Creative Writing Group
language : en
Publisher: GPTApplied Press
Release Date : 2024-07-04
Forbidden Dawn written by GPTApplied Creative Writing Group and has been published by GPTApplied Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-04 with Fiction categories.
In the twilight of apartheid South Africa, two unlikely allies forge a bond that will change the course of history. James Hartley, born into white privilege, returns from studies abroad with his eyes opened to the injustices around him. Amahle Ndlovu, a brilliant young black woman working as a maid in the Hartley household, harbors dreams of education and equality. As their paths intertwine, they find themselves drawn into the dangerous world of the anti-apartheid resistance. From clandestine meetings in moonlit gardens to heart-pounding escapes from police raids, James and Amahle's journey takes them from the opulent suburbs of Port Elizabeth to the desperate poverty of the townships. Together, they must navigate: * The treacherous waters of forbidden love across racial lines * The constant threat of discovery and persecution * The challenges of fighting an oppressive system from within As the resistance movement gains momentum, James and Amahle find themselves at the center of a struggle bigger than their love. They must choose between safety and justice, between loyalty to family and loyalty to their beliefs. "Forbidden Dawn" is a sweeping tale of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love to transcend even the deepest societal divides. Set against the backdrop of one of the 20th century's most significant struggles for human rights, this novel offers: * A gripping portrayal of life under apartheid * Richly drawn characters facing impossible choices * A moving exploration of how personal relationships can fuel political change Will James and Amahle's love survive the violence and prejudice threatening to tear them apart? And in a country on the brink of revolution, can their forbidden romance help spark the dawn of a new era? "Forbidden Dawn" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, star-crossed romance, and stories of social justice. It's a powerful reminder of the human cost of apartheid and the brave individuals who fought to dismantle it.
A Darker Shade Of Pale
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Author : Beryl Crosher-Segers
language : en
Publisher: Light Messages Publishing
Release Date : 2018-04-17
A Darker Shade Of Pale written by Beryl Crosher-Segers and has been published by Light Messages Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-17 with History categories.
Courage to Love in the Shadow of Hate. A Darker Shade of Pale tells of Beryl Crosher-Segers' family and community life in apartheid-era South Africa. With a piercing narrative, she details the injustices, humiliation and challenges she faced under the brutal reign of the National Party. Through her multi-racial heritage, Beryl was born into a life of inequality and hardship. This is the remarkable story of resilience and courage to power forward toward a better life, to love in the shadow of hate. A Darker Shade of Pale is a story of hope in the face of despair and of courage when faced with insurmountable obstacles.
The Human Spirit
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Author : Carole Eglash-Kosoff
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2010-09-02
The Human Spirit written by Carole Eglash-Kosoff and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-02 with Family & Relationships categories.
Apartheid in South Africa has now been gone more than fifteen years but the heroes of their struggle to achieve a Black majority-run democracy are still being revealed. Some individuals toiled publicly, but most worked tirelessly in the shadows to improve the welfare of the Black and Coloured populations that had been so neglected. Nelson Mandela was still in prison; clean water and sanitation barely existed; AIDS was beginning to orphan an entire generation. Meanwhile a white, Jewish, middle class woman, joined with Tutu, Millie, Ivy, Zora and other concerned Black women, respectfully called Mamas, to help those most in need, often being beaten and arrested by white security police. This book tells the story of these women and others who have spent their adult lives making South Africa a better place for those who were the countrys most disadvantaged.
Shadow Sisters
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Author : Shelley Davidow
language : en
Publisher: University of Queensland Press(Australia)
Release Date : 2018
Shadow Sisters written by Shelley Davidow and has been published by University of Queensland Press(Australia) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A brave, heartrending memoir of family, love and longing in the turbulent era of Apartheid in South Africa. During the terrifying years of Apartheid in South Africa, Shelley Davidow's family was a crime. At a time when it was illegal for black and white people to live together, Shelley's social activist parents took in Rosie, an abandoned black three-year-old. Rosie grew up as a beloved daughter and sister in a white household. Against the backdrop of racist laws and ever-present threats of violence, Shelley's parents did all they could to provide a safe, happy home for their five children. But when Rosie was sixteen, devastating truths came to light, shattering the family's understanding of the past. In this haunting memoir, Shelley Davidow sifts through the memories of her early life, searching for hope and reconciliation. Shadow Sisters leaves us with a deeper understanding of family love and of how, sometimes, that love is not enough.
Deepest Springs
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Deepest Springs written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Apartheid categories.
In The Shadow Of The Dragon S Back
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Author : Rachel Odhner Longstaff
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2017-08-02
In The Shadow Of The Dragon S Back written by Rachel Odhner Longstaff and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The book is the story of a young American girl living in South Africa during the early years of Apartheid (1948-1960). One of six children of a Swedenborgian minister who was sent to South Africa to establish a theological school for Africans, the author reaches back into this unique time and place in an effort to rediscover the culture that influenced her own adult attitudes. Rather than following a strictly chronological format, the story is laid out in a series of verbal snapshots, supported by photographs. Family life, experienced through the eyes of a child living in a complex environment, contrasts with the lives of those who were impacted by the institutionalized racism of apartheid. Examples of the Acts of Apartheid at the end of each chapter include news articles, interviews, and commentary. Deep childhood fears of some unnamed threat are represented by home invasions, wildfires, and the cry of a hyena in the mountains. The mountains are dangerous, they present a great barrier, but they can be conquered. After returning permanently to America as a teenager¿through a confusing and sometimes painful process of discussion and observation¿the author uncovers those artifacts of the past that inform her place in the world today.
Love In The Time Of Apartheid
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Author : Frederic Hunter
language : en
Publisher: Permanent Press (NY)
Release Date : 2016
Love In The Time Of Apartheid written by Frederic Hunter and has been published by Permanent Press (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Fathers and daughters categories.
Gat, a 30-year-old member of the Katanga Gendarmerie, the Belgian colonial police force, is sent from the newly independent Congo to South Africa with a wallet full of blood money and instructions to Disappear. He arrives there, bearing a secret and searching for redemption. In Cape Town he meets Petra, the 18-year-old daughter of Piet Rousseau, who heads the Bureau of State Security for the apartheid government. When Gat and Piet meet at her parent's home their interaction is chilly, for Gat makes it clear that he does not believe in apartheid. And it soon becomes clear that Piet can employ draconian measures against anyone trying to oppose the regime's separation of the races. Gat and Petra are strongly attracted to one another. About to start university, Petra wants desperately to escape the overprotective care of her father. What better way to do this than to begin a passionate love affair with a mysterious man she hardly knows? When Petra and Gat set off on a road trip, the battle between Piet and Gat is fully engaged, and the outcome for all three of these people remains in limbo until the novel ends. This historical novel, based on actual events, provides a hair-rising look at the worst-of-times under the Afrikaner regime.