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Book discussion thread for Zenzele: A letter to my daughter

Is anyone reading this yet? I am still only 30 pages in but am enjoying very much so far.

Nabse wrote: "Is anyone reading this yet? I am still only 30 pages in but am enjoying very much so far."

Glad you enjoying it - I start reading this book tonight

I have been a bit busy recently but just got back to this. Am very much enjoying the writing style ; I enjoy the folk-story feel of some of the stories and I think the themes of struggle, of old against new, of women's roles, of racism, of east v west and of pan Africanism work very well. I also love the poetry of it. Am hoping to have a bit more reading time over the next few days.

I too have gotten behind in my reading schedule. I have the book and hope to be able to start reading soon - have a couple of books that I need to finish before I start a new book. :)

I have finished this book.

Parenting is one of the most difficult (and one of the most rewarding) jobs as you want to make sure you are providing the right tools for your children to be able to be successful and productive as they mature and go out on their own.
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from Zenzele, especially since it was in the epistolary form, but it certainly exceeded my expectations. As a daughter I remember the lessons my mother, grandmother, and other wise women in my family taught me through word, deed, and “lectures” and while like the daughter in this book, I often times pushed backed and questioned what they were telling me and as I matured, it was their lessons that kept me grounded during a crisis or if in doubt what direction to take.
I so enjoyed how the history of Zimbabwe propels and fuels the lessons the author wants to impart to the readers. As this was a letter from mother to daughter, the stories of the women highlights that there are many ways to achieve goals and everyone has something to contribute but it is so important to know who you are and from whence you come.
Overall strong inspiration messages of every generation needs to determine how they will progress in the ever changing environment but those who understand their history and identity as guidepost will be able to withstand whatever challenges come their way.
I would recommend this book as an addition to school and public libraries, as my favorite quote of this books is – “Until we begin to put pen to paper, we historically do not exist.”

I finished it!
Review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...