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Across Boundaries: The Journey of a South African Woman Leader (Women Writing Africa) by Mamphela Ramphele; Johnnetta B. Cole is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p><i>Across Boundaries</i> is an autobiography that captures both a unique heart and a nation's history. Because Mamphela Ramphele began her life as a shy child born into the cage of apartheid - and gradually became an activist who helped set South Africa free -her personal story enlarges each reader's sense of possibilities. Because she was part of the Black Consciousness Movement that linked the personal to the political, she teaches us that race, sex, and class are linked, and that enemies can only be defeated if we refuse to imitate them. . . . No matter where or how each of us lives, <i>Across Boundaries</i> gives us a rare leader who teaches us to teach ourselves.-Gloria Steinem</p> <p>"Stunningly moving and inspiring."- Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children's Defense Fund</p> <p>"Survival," writes Mamphela Ramphele, "is a stronger force than the fear of offending others." Born black and female in apartheid-ruled South Africa, Ramphele went on to become one of the most distinguished women on the African continent - a prominent activist, medical doctor, anthropologist, teacher, university leader, as well as a mother to two sons. <i>Across Boundaries</i> chronicles Ramphe

Author

Mamphela Ramphele; Johnnetta B. Cole

Publisher

The Feminist Press; Feminist Press at the City University of New York

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9781558611658

Subjects

Sociology, History, Biography

Rating

4.8 / 5 (8 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14