45 pages 1 hour read

Antjie Krog, Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Country of My Skull: Guilt, Sorrow, and the Limits of Forgiveness in the New South Africa

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000

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Antjie Krog's Country of My Skull offers a powerful, raw account of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Reviews applaud its emotional depth and Krog's evocative writing, but some criticize its fragmented structure and intense subject matter. Despite this, it is widely praised for its truthful, impactful portrayal of the nation's painful journey toward healing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Country of My Skull: Guilt, Sorrow, and the Limits of Forgiveness in the New South Africa?

Readers who appreciate Country of My Skull by Antjie Krog are typically interested in emotional narratives centered on social justice and history. Ideal for those who enjoyed Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela and The Bang-Bang Club by Greg Marinovich and Joao Silva, they seek poignant reflections on truth, reconciliation, and personal accounts of significant historical events.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Topics
History: African
Race / Racism
Education
Genre
African Literature
Education
African American Literature