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Name: Kaffir Boy
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Author: Mark Mathabane

Kaffir Boy is a nonfiction autobiography by Mark Mathabane, a South African author and journalist. It recounts Mathabane's childhood experiences in South Africa during the apartheid era. The book examines the author's struggles with racism, social discrimination, and his attempts to navigate the harsh realities of apartheid life. Mathabane's narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of historical events on personal development.

First publish date: 1986

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Mark Mathabane

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