Stunning Collection of Autobiographical Stories Explores Troubled Nature of South Africa

"The Roaring Lion and Wedding Bells" by Azaria Mbatha chronicles his life and times during colonial reform in South Africa.

Lind, Sweden (PRWEB) August 16, 2007 -- "The Roaring Lion and Wedding Bells" by Azaria Mbatha is a stirring first person account of growing up black under South African apartheid reform. In a series of stories, Mbatha explores how the government subverts the notion of reform, making things better in one section, while causing suffering in another.

South Africa has been called a rainbow nation. Its history, as seen through the eyes of Azaria Mbatha, is complex, complicated, and full of moments of strength and beauty. In this stellar collection of stories, Mbatha gives an autobiographical portrait of South African colonial reform. Mbatha argues eloquently against French, British and Apartheid as ruling forces, insisting that each enforce tensions between minorities. Multiculturalism, argues Mbatha, is the answer.

Written in graceful, page-turning prose, Mbatha's stories enlighten even as they entertain. By focusing on shared values and unity, Mbatha suggests, South Africa and the world may one day truly be united. Moving and blisteringly honest, "The Roaring Lion and Wedding Bells" is humane, powerful and important.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at 046120851 @ comhem.se. "The Roaring Lion and Wedding Bells" is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Azaria Mbatha was born in South Africa and now considers himself a citizen of the universe. He lives in Lund, Sweden.

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