A Father Is Born – Tumiso Mashaba

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A Father Is Born by Tumiso Mashaba is a powerful memoir exploring the complexities of fatherhood, masculinity, and generational trauma in modern South Africa. Triggered by the death of his distant and abusive father, Mashaba embarks on a deeply personal journey to unpack his childhood, confront emotional wounds, and question whether he will continue the cycle of pain with his own children. With raw honesty and emotional depth, this reflective narrative touches on themes of black masculinity, mental health, abuse, and redemption.