Exit Wounds
A Story of Love, Loss and Occasional Wars
(Author) Peter Godwin'Masterful' DAVE EGGERS'Unforgettable' MAGGIE SMITH'Profound' CLAIRE MESSUD'Will leave you breathless' AMINATTA FORMAWhen she turned ninety, my mother sprang a final surprise on us. She started speaking in the voice of a stranger. Peter's mother is dying. She finally drops her guard, losing all fear of conflict to become the family provocateur.While confronting the revelations of what his family was - and wasn't - and the stoicism that sometimes threatened to destroy them, Peter reflects on his family's legacy of exile and their tenuous hold on home. He makes us question, suffer and celebrate the relationships we have among family and friends, and the healing of our own wounds.
Peter Godwin
Peter Godwin is a Zimbabwean author and journalist known for his powerful memoirs and investigative reporting on Africa. His most notable works include "Mukiwa: A White Boy in Africa" and "When a Crocodile Eats the Sun: A Memoir of Africa." Godwin's writing style is characterized by vivid storytelling, poignant reflection, and a deep sense of empathy for his subjects. He has made significant contributions to literature by shining a light on the complexities of post-colonial Africa and the impact of political turmoil on individuals and families. "When a Crocodile Eats the Sun" is considered his most famous work, exploring his personal journey through Zimbabwe's turbulent history and the effects of dictatorship and violence on his own family. Godwin's work has had a lasting impact on the memoir genre, inspiring readers to confront difficult truths about the human experience in Africa and beyond.
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