Reviews for Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence

The average rating for Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-07-04 00:00:00 Wiliam A Moose I come to this book with a strong interest as, years ago, I knew one of the author's sons, the first South African I had ever met; I guess, come to think of it, the first African I had ever met. This book is a fascinating account of the life of an educated black woman in South Africa both before apartheid and then under apartheid (until she and her family were forced into exile.) Ntantala is not only a good story teller; she is good at describing the life of her family, Christian but maintaining good relations with relatives who are "red blanket," meaning not converted. After her mother's early death her father raises Ntantala and her sisters to be educated and feminist (long before we were using the word "feminist." She does a good job of explaining both tribal/language differences and town/country differences. The story becomes sadder and more difficult after political exile in the US becomes a necessary choice.

Review # 2 was written on 2012-07-25 00:00:00 Nathan Pontier 323.092 N9617 1193