WiSER (Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research) invites you to a celebration of Elleke Boehmer’s new novel, The Shouting in the Dark, and her new academic work, Indian Arrivals, in Johannesburg. The […]
Elleke was just interviewed by author Rebecca Mascull about The Shouting in the Dark. Here’s an excerpt of their fascinating exchange: In this novel we are presented with a rich range
The Book Trust has given The Shouting in the Dark an excellent review: This moving story is not to be missed either as a glimpse into the political chaos of
Feminist Naomi Wolf and biographer Elleke Boehmer discuss South African apartheid and forbidden love. Boehmer, writer and acclaimed biographer of Nelson Mandela, and Wolf, a leading third-wave feminist, activist and
Elleke will be at the 2015 Open Book Festival in Cape Town, 9-13 September. She will be participating in the following panels (view events on the calendar): Sins of our Parents
Elleke Boehmer, Craig Higginson & Henrietta Rose-Innes discuss their jumps between past and present with Diane Awerbuck.
Elleke Boehmer, Justin Cartwright and Melissa de Villiers discuss their respective relationships with the country of their birth as it is reflected in their recent books. Chaired by Nancy Richards.
Join Elleke Boehmer, Patrick Flanery, Perfect Hlongwane, Siphokazi Jonas, Shirmoney Rhode and Hong Ying as they read from their work.
Elleke Boehmer, Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor and Bridget Pitt discuss how the actions of the previous generation impact on their protagonists with Kathryn White.
