Description
Eggs to Lay, Chickens to Hatch by Chris van Wyk is the second childhood memoir by the acclaimed South African author, reflecting on friendship, family and life under apartheid with warmth, humour and honesty.
Set in Riverlea during the late 1960s and early 1970s, the memoir centres on Chris’s enduring friendship with Agnes, the Van Wyks’ Zulu housekeeper. Through their conversations and shared experiences, they exchange stories about their communities, navigate the realities of apartheid, and form a bond that transcends race and circumstance. Rich with memorable characters and gentle humour, the book celebrates the people who helped shape the author’s childhood and the power of human connection.
Moving, funny and deeply rooted in South African history, Eggs to Lay, Chickens to Hatch is an engaging memoir for readers who enjoy personal stories, social history and Chris van Wyk’s distinctive voice.
