Cry, the Beloved Country
Alan Paton
"Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton. A classic which I read on the recommendation of one of my closest friends in my final year of primary school. Written in 1948 it is a compelling story, beautifully told. The power of the book lies in its exploration of not only the injustice of apartheid, but also the complexities and moral challenges of race relations just as South Africa entered the dark period of nationalist rule. It made a great impression, planting the seeds for my later thinking and development." 17