Running with Mother
Running with Mother by Christopher Mlalazi is a poignant novel published by African Books Collective in 2012. This 141-page work is presented in English and offers a vivid account through the eyes of Rudo, a fourteen-year-old school girl who witnesses the harrowing events in her village. The narrative captures the challenges faced by Rudo, her mother, her aunt, and her little cousin as they navigate the turmoil surrounding them, highlighting their resilience and strength amidst adversity.
Readers will find a story that balances the shocking realities of their situation with themes of self-respect and unselfishness. Mlalazi’s writing combines insight and humor, reminding us that even in dire circumstances, humanity can prevail. This edition invites readers to engage with the characters’ experiences and the broader implications of survival and community in times of crisis.
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Unsentimental and unselfpitying, this short but powerful novel by Chris Mlalazi vivifies an account by Rudo, a fourteen-year-old school girl who observes the terrifying events that take place in her village. Running with Mother provides us with a gripping story of how Rudo, her mother, her aunt and her little cousin survive the onslaught. Shocking as the story that unfolds may be, it is balanced by the resilience, self-respect, unselfishness and stoicism of the protagonists. Mlalazi’s novel is written with insight, humour and provides a salutory reminder that even in the worst of times, we can find humanity.
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