Shadow Sisters

Author: Shelley Davidow

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  • : 38.00 NZD
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  • : 9780702259883
  • : University of Queensland Press
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  • : January 2018
  • : 226mm X 154mm X 23mm
  • : Australia
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  • : April 2018
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Barcode 9780702259883
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Description

During the terrifying years of Apartheid in South Africa, Shelley Davidow's family was a crime. At a time when it was illegal for black and white people to live together, Shelley's social activist parents took in Rosie, an abandoned black three-year-old. Rosie grew up as a beloved daughter and sister in a white household. Against the backdrop of racist laws and ever-present threats of violence, Shelley's parents did all they could to provide a safe, happy home for their five children. But when Rosie was sixteen, devastating truths came to light, shattering the family's understanding of the past.

In this haunting memoir, Shelley Davidow unravels the memories of her early life, searching for truth and reconciliation. Shadow Sistersleaves us with a deeper understanding of family love - but what if, sometimes, love is not enough?

Author description

Shelley Davidow is originally from South Africa but has spent the last two decades living and teaching in Europe, the Middle East and the USA. The author of forty books, she writes across genres. Her work includes children's fiction, award-winning young adult fiction, and adult non-fiction. Now based in Australia, she lives on Queensland's Sunshine Coast with her husband and son. www.shelleydavidow.com.