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Thando Mgaga Reviews Memory is the Weapon by Don Mattera

November 20th, 2009 by Sophy

Memory is the WeaponDon MatteraVerdict: carrot

Don Mattera’s autobiographical Memory is the Weapon – republished by African Perspectives – captures the genius loci of Sophiatown.

One of South ­Africa’s born-and-bred and celebrated writers, Donato Francesco (Don) Mattera, displays once again his narrative and writing prowess in his autobiography intertwined with his version of the history of Sophiatown and its subsequent demolition in the mid-fifities.

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