Always Another Country

I heard Sisonke Msimang speaking on television, or reading an excerpt of her book somewhere, I don't know. Anyway, I'm a South African, and an immigrant. Though Sisonke and I aren't of the same race (an inescapable issue in a country that is still plagued by the aftershock of Apartheid and intense internal division), Sisonke's autobiography spoke to me. I cried often, but as much of love as of pain. It is intensely relatable as an immigrant to Canada, and as a South African. It is beautifully written, funny, deep, and moving. She has written something wonderful and I recommend anyone to read it who wishes to better understand South Africa, the influence of decolonization on African spaces, and the immigration experience. She charts it in a lively and captivating way. I felt I could hear her voice when I read, or the voice of the people about whom she wrote. I felt I had met people like her, or like her parents, in my own life. Thank-you for this book.

Very interesting.Could relate to the author

Brilliant. Read like a novel. I could not put it down. Read it within 2 days of receiving. It was story telling at its purest. An old soul in a young body telling a story.I could feel and identify with her personal dilemmas . She was able to be brutally honest and it made me feel uncomfortable as those were the same demons I had wrestled with in the past. Those demons never leave. This book is about "home", which will apply to any ex-pat who struggles with these same issues wherever they may be if they have any semblance of a conscience. It will be applicable to anyone that has had to flee oppression in all its disguises.

Sisonke Msimang's memoir Always Another Country is deeply personal journey through her life as a nomad with a deep attachment to the dream of free South Africa. She grew in Zambia, Kenya, Canada and share her cross-cultural experiences that shaped her heart and her passion for justice. As she becomes a professional, she returns to South Africa as wrestles with finding love, building a family, and serving justice for all South Africans. I highly recommend that you share Sisonke's journey, as it sparked memories from my past that helped me reflect on my own journey and to become a better person.

Great read!