Towards the Mountain An Autobiography
Towards the Mountain An Autobiography by Alan Paton is a poignant exploration of the author’s life, published by Penguin Books in 1986. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The autobiography reflects on Paton’s journey from his upbringing in Pietermaritzburg, shaped by deeply religious parents, to his commitment to addressing the political and social issues of South Africa throughout the 20th century.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Paton’s evolution from a strict Christadelphian background to his eventual role within the Anglican Church. The book highlights his dedication to teaching science and his lifelong struggle against injustice, driven by faith and idealism. Through this personal account, Paton shares insights into his ambitions and the liberal causes he championed, providing a unique perspective on the historical context of his time.
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This book is the moving autobiography of the author of Cry the Beloved Country and several other books which illuminate the political and social history of South Africa in this century. Born in Pietermaritzburg, the child of deeply religious parents, Alan Paton has regarded himself as striving always towards that holy mountain spoken of by Isaiah, where none shall hurt or destroy. He moved from his strict Christadelphian upbringing, through the Methodist Church, to become and remain an Anglican. Driven by faith and idealism, enthusiasm and ambition, he applied himself to the teaching of science, and from his early 30s to a continuing struggle against injustice and in support of liberal causes.
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