{"product_id":"knew-the-words-but-not-the-music-clarence-van-buuren","title":"Knew the Words but Not the Music – Clarence van Buuren","description":"\u003cp\u003eClarence van Buuren reflects on his life as a lawyer, politician, and activist in South Africa. With candour and wit, he explores the complexities of apartheid-era politics, the struggle for justice, and the personal costs of public service. His memoir offers rare insight into the contradictions of power, identity, and conscience in a turbulent time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA candid, thoughtful memoir of South African political life — dense with historical value and the kind of personal honesty that makes political memoir essential reading. Buzzed for its South African political insight, authenticity, and historical relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Nelson Mandela (\u003cem\u003eLong Walk to Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e), Albie Sachs (\u003cem\u003eThe Soft Vengeance of a Freedom Fighter\u003c\/em\u003e), and Trevor Manuel (\u003cem\u003ePolitics in My Blood\u003c\/em\u003e). A strong addition to any South African political memoirs collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trade paperback (2001) in Very Good condition — minimal wear, crisp pages, binding tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45110248013939,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4eda7a1c-9dea-48e0-95a0-a4eed7256a68.jpg?v=1782116645","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/knew-the-words-but-not-the-music-clarence-van-buuren","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}