Coming of Age in Southern Africa
Elaine Durbach
1986
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This text includes a derogatory portrayal of people of color. It provides insight into Jewish history; however, The Posen Library does not condone or promote oppression of any kind.
In the hot tranquillity of Sunday afternoons in Lusaka, beyond the shrill whistle of the cicadas and the drone of radio sports commentaries, we could hear the muffled thudding of tribal drums.
The sound came from the servants’ quarters at the far corner of the dusty backyard. Our staff and their family and friends were relaxing on their one day off…
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