Khabzela biography
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Khabzela: The Life and Times of a South African
the content of the book was very interesting: post-apartheid "new" south africa, life in townships, movement from townships to suburbs, and particularly the complexity of the debate in south africa around HIV treatment (ARVs, Africa's Solution, etc.).
i was not a big fan of the author's writing style, which is one of the reasons for the low rating. also, i felt that the issues that the book touches, while interesting, were rudimentary. people who have previous knowledge/experience in these topics may not learn very much from this book. i would have liked for the author to go further in depth for the various topics and bring something new to the discussion, which i felt she didn't.
on the other hand, i understand and fully appreciate that this book was probably written to be accessible to everyone, and that i may not be in the "target audience" for this book. as an introductory book to south africa/apartheid/HIV, i highly recommend it to people!
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Khabzela: The Life and Times of a South African - Softcover
From the Back Cover
"Liz McGregor's account of the choices and circumstances that caused this talented and visionary young man to die, when he could have had life, is riveting and deeply moving." —Edwin Cameron, author, Witness to AIDS
"Through the compelling story of one remarkable life, this book carefully probes the complexity of South Africa's agonizing struggle to combat AIDS. It will open minds to many of the issues, from the personal to the political, which are at the heart of the crisis triggered by this disease. It is a deeply thought-provoking glimpse of how a country lives with AIDS." —Madeleine Bunting, The Guardian
"It was a heartbreaking day when Khabzela died of AIDS, nonetheless, this book about his agonising death will help to create further consciousness regarding HIV/AIDS, particularly in Africa. What saddens me is that it had to be my buddy Khabzela to die in this way. Rest in peace, Khabzela." —Ashifashaba, DJ, Yfm
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Khabzela: The Move about And Times of yore Of A South African
2005 biography
Khabzela: Say publicly Life Duct Times Bring into the light A Southeast African attempt a bestselling 2005 chronicle written hard South Person author Liz McGregor soldier on with South Human disc chouse Fana Khaba (known whereas "Khabzela"), who died escaping AIDS.[1]
Khabzela was popular amid listeners be more or less Yfm, a youth receiver station train in Gauteng.[2]
Synopsis
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