Born to a white mother and Black father in apartheid South Africa, Sara-Jayne King was secretly sent overseas to be adopted — her existence erased to protect her family’s reputation. In this raw memoir, King confronts the trauma of abandonment, addiction, and self-discovery, reclaiming her voice and identity in the face of silence and shame.
Unflinchingly honest and deeply moving — buzzed for its apartheid-era secrecy, identity exploration, and memoir authenticity that makes it essential reading for anyone interested in South African history and the human cost of racial politics.
Perfect for fans of Trevor Noah (Born a Crime) and Sisonke Msimang (Always Another Country). A powerful companion to Jackie Phamotse’s Killing Karoline — two very different stories sharing one striking title.
A trade paperback (2017) in Good condition — light wear, intact binding, clean pages.
