by Kate Motaung | Aug 18, 2015 | Book Review, Guest Post
It was my first time attending an African funeral. My South African husband and I drove nine hours to be there. We arrived at the family compound in the township late at night. A thick canopy of grief hung over the property. The next morning, I woke up and walked...
by Kate Motaung | Jun 15, 2015 | Book Review
My arms shook as I lifted them to the clothesline, attempting to hang wet laundry out to dry. I could hear my heart beating in my chest as my eyes darted left and right. I was convinced someone was going to jump over the wall into our rental property. Just like the...
by Kate Motaung | Jun 1, 2015 | Book Review
It’s the beginning of June! Those of us in the northern hemisphere are gearing up for the long-awaited summer months, while those south of the equator are bundling up for a few chilly winter months. Whether you’re getting ready for beach days or nights...
by Kate Motaung | May 11, 2015 | Book Review
During a visit to our local library in February, I found a display in the children’s section highlighting books in honor of Black History Month. One book in particular caught my eye. It’s called Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the...
by Kate Motaung | May 5, 2015 | Book Review
The other day, I made it to Panera by 8:19 in the morning, thoroughly impressed with myself for getting there so early and determined to have a productive day of writing without distraction. I settled into a booth facing the window and opened my laptop as two ladies...
by Kate Motaung | Apr 21, 2015 | Book Review
You may not know it yet, but you are fighting dragons. Every day. And you might not realize it yet, but your heart has dirt. Lots of it. So does mine. In her book, Dragons and Dirt: The truth about changing the world – and the courage it requires, author Dalene...