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In the heart of apartheid South Africa, where dusty roads and systemic oppression defined life, a young girl named Kedibone learns a painful lesson. At seven, a burn from a coal stove leaves a permanent mark, but it's a small scar compared to the emotional wounds of a family that withholds affection and favors her siblings. As she navigates a world that denies her a voice, she seeks love in the wrong places, leading to a heartbreaking betrayal that forces her to confront her deepest fears and the truth about her own worth.
Kedibone, the Unfading Ember is an intimate and unflinching portrait of a woman's journey from invisibility to self-possession. It is a testament to the quiet strength of those who refuse to be extinguished by life's cruelest storms. The story follows Kedibone as she faces the challenges of teenage pregnancy, the devastating loss of her husband, and the heartbreaking struggles of motherhood in the face of violence and grief. But through it all, she discovers that true power lies not in dramatic rescue but in the daily, courageous act of tending a small ember of hope. This powerful, lyrical novel explores themes of family, community, resilience, and the enduring strength of a woman who forges a new path, not just for herself, but for the generations that will follow.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
In the heart of apartheid South Africa, where dusty roads and systemic oppression defined life, a young girl named Kedibone learns a painful lesson. At seven, a burn from a coal stove leaves a permanent mark, but it's a small scar compared to the emotional wounds of a family that withholds affection and favors her siblings. As she navigates a world that denies her a voice, she seeks love in the wrong places, leading to a heartbreaking betrayal that forces her to confront her deepest fears and the truth about her own worth.
Kedibone, the Unfading Ember is an intimate and unflinching portrait of a woman's journey from invisibility to self-possession. It is a testament to the quiet strength of those who refuse to be extinguished by life's cruelest storms. The story follows Kedibone as she faces the challenges of teenage pregnancy, the devastating loss of her husband, and the heartbreaking struggles of motherhood in the face of violence and grief. But through it all, she discovers that true power lies not in dramatic rescue but in the daily, courageous act of tending a small ember of hope. This powerful, lyrical novel explores themes of family, community, resilience, and the enduring strength of a woman who forges a new path, not just for herself, but for the generations that will follow.