Mother to Mother by Sindiwe Magona is a powerful and poignant novel rooted in real events, following the tragic 1993 killing of Fulbright scholar Amy Biehl in Cape Town. Told as a fictionalised letter from a South African mother to the mother of the murdered young woman, this deeply moving narrative explores the socio-political realities that shaped the lives of black South Africans during apartheid.
Magona, who lived near the scene of the tragedy, offers a profound meditation on motherhood, accountability, and systemic injustice. With empathy and raw honesty, Mother to Mother examines how poverty, racism, and oppression forge paths that can lead to unthinkable outcomes. This thought-provoking novel is essential reading for those interested in South African history, social justice, and the enduring impact of apartheid on generations.
