Description
Discover the poignant novel, *If You Want to Make God Laugh*, a powerful narrative that explores the intertwining lives of three exceptional women in post-Apartheid South Africa. This deeply moving story delves into themes of love, race, and motherhood while shedding light on the struggles faced by Zodwa, a young pregnant girl living in a Johannesburg squatter camp, Ruth, a wealthy socialite grappling with personal loss, and Delilah, a former nun haunted by her past. The author, acclaimed for *Hum If You Don't Know the Words*, weaves a tale that captivates your heart and challenges your beliefs about identity and family. Experience a gripping journey filled with hope, compassion, and resilience as the lives of Zodwa, Ruth, and Delilah converge in unimaginable ways. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin Group USA and spanning 448 pages, offers an unforgettable reading experience. Whether you're seeking a compelling story of survival or an exploration of societal issues, this novel is a must-read that resonates with the human spirit. Order your copy of *If You Want to Make God Laugh* today and immerse yourself in a narrative that reflects the complexities of life in South Africa during a time of change.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593085820
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 448
Description:
From the author of the beloved Hum If You Don't Know the Words comes a rich, unforgettable story of three unique women in post-Apartheid South Africa who are brought together in their darkest time and discover the ways that love can transcend the strictest of boundaries.
In a squatter camp on the outskirts of Johannesburg, seventeen-year-old Zodwa lives in desperate poverty, under the shadowy threat of a civil war and a growing AIDS epidemic. Eight months pregnant, Zodwa carefully guards secrets that jeopardize her life.
Across the country, wealthy socialite Ruth appears to have everything her heart desires, but it's what she can't have that leads to her breakdown. Meanwhile, in Zaire, a disgraced former nun, Delilah, grapples with a past that refuses to stay buried. When these personal crises send both middle-aged women back to their rural hometown to lick their wounds, the discovery of an abandoned newborn baby upends everything, challenging their lifelong beliefs about race, motherhood, and the power of the past.
As the mystery surrounding the infant grows, the complicated lives of Zodwa, Ruth, and Delilah become inextricably linked. What follows is a mesmerizing look at family and identity that asks- How far will the human heart go to protect itself and the ones it loves?
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593085820
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Pages: 448
Description:
From the author of the beloved Hum If You Don't Know the Words comes a rich, unforgettable story of three unique women in post-Apartheid South Africa who are brought together in their darkest time and discover the ways that love can transcend the strictest of boundaries.
In a squatter camp on the outskirts of Johannesburg, seventeen-year-old Zodwa lives in desperate poverty, under the shadowy threat of a civil war and a growing AIDS epidemic. Eight months pregnant, Zodwa carefully guards secrets that jeopardize her life.
Across the country, wealthy socialite Ruth appears to have everything her heart desires, but it's what she can't have that leads to her breakdown. Meanwhile, in Zaire, a disgraced former nun, Delilah, grapples with a past that refuses to stay buried. When these personal crises send both middle-aged women back to their rural hometown to lick their wounds, the discovery of an abandoned newborn baby upends everything, challenging their lifelong beliefs about race, motherhood, and the power of the past.
As the mystery surrounding the infant grows, the complicated lives of Zodwa, Ruth, and Delilah become inextricably linked. What follows is a mesmerizing look at family and identity that asks- How far will the human heart go to protect itself and the ones it loves?