This unique autobiography describes the life of a white Zimbabwean growing up in Rhodesia, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia and subsequently after the attainment of independence on 18th April 1980, in Zimbabwe, and, thereafter, his move and settling in the UK.
This unique autobiography describes the life of a white Zimbabwean growing up in Rhodesia, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia and subsequently after the attainment of independence on 18th April 1980, in Zimbabwe, and, thereafter, his move and settling in the UK. It provides a comfortable, quick read and is not meant to be an exhaustive family, historical or political account. Instead, it was born from a desire to reveal and elucidate the perspectives and truth of poignant issues in the country’s transition from a British colony to an independent, one-party state.
This book also grants the reader an insight into the build-up of political and economic anarchy that has plunged Zimbabwe into a financial abyss and transformed the "bread-basket" of Africa, a once flourishing country, into a land ravaged by hunger, disease and poverty. Captivating and highly recommended!
Joseph Columbus Smith Jr. –
Completely entranced by first 23 pages of “The Flame Lily Weeps.”
Trevor Cunningham –
An outstanding book, full of interesting family anecdotes and experiences. Well recommended to anybody interested in Rhodesian and Zimbabwean history.
Daniel (verified owner) –
This book so far is very fascinating. I like that it is full of personal stories that help paint a picture of life in Africa. I recommend this book
Jim Brown –
An excellent, historically informative and interesting book on a lad growing up in a southern African country.