Harare:
Weaver Press
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2008
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134 S.
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| Einrichtung: | Frauensolidarität | Wien |
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| Verfasst von: | Staunton, Irene |
| Jahr: | 2008 |
| Maße: | 21 cm |
| ISBN: | 1779220731 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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| The fifteen stories in Women Writing Zimbabwe offer a kaleidoscope of fresh, moving, and comic perspectives on the way in which events of the last decade have impacted on individuals, women in particular. Several stories (Tagwira, Ndlovu and Charsley) look at the impact that AIDS has on women who become the care-givers, often without emotional or physical support. It is often assumed that women will provide support and naturally make the necessary sacrifices. Brickhill and Munsengezi focus on the hidden costs and unexpected rewards of this nurturing role. Many families have been separated over the last decade. Ndlovu, Mutangadura, Katedza, Mhute and Rheam all explore exile's long, often painful, reach and the consequences of deciding to remain at home. In lighter vein, but with equal sharpness of perception, Gappah, Manyika, Sandi, and Holmes poke gentle fun at the demands of new-found wealth, status and manners. Finally, Musariri reminds us that the hidden costs of undisclosed trauma can continue to affect our lives for years afterwards. All of the writers share a sensitivity of perception and acuity of vision. Reading their stories will enlarge and stimulate our own understanding. Stories: Pat Brickhill: Senzeni's Nativity (S. 1); Diana Charsley: Death Wish; Petina Gappah: In the Heart of the Golden Triangle (S. 15); Annie Holmes: Delivery (S. 20); Rumbi Katedza: Snowflakes in Winter (S. 38); Sarah Ldipo Manyika: Mr Wonder (S. 45); Wadzanai Mhute: Dream Over. Dream Again (S. 52); Blessing Musariri: Tichafataona Sleeps (S. 57); Chiedza Musengezi: The Carer (S. 65); Sabina Mutangadura: Chemusana (S. 76); Gugu Ndlovu: Everything is Nice, Zimbulele (S. 86); Vivienne Ndlovu: Bare Bones (S. 100); Bryony Rheam: The Big Trip (S. 110); Zvisinei Sandi: In Memory of the Nose Brigade (S. 117); Valerie Tagwira: Mainini Grace's Promise (S. 123) | |
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