Congratulations Shanthee! |

Congratulations Shanthee!

Published by tracyscott October 10th, 2008 in General

Shanthee Manjoo, a very special friend of the Avo family, has had her memoir published!

It has been an exciting time during which she has had three book launches (Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg at Constitution Hill), several radio interviews and a televison appearance! She has also been interviewed for World Teachers Day and her dramatic photograph made the cover of the Teacher, a supplement in the Mail and Guardian.

Shanthee remains an inspiration to us all. Her memoirs not only capture the challenges she faced under Apartheid but also the love she has always had for her family, for language and for teaching. For many, her ability to connect with three major faiths is another intriguing facet of her life.

Shanthee’s energy, courage and passion for life has not diminished over the years! She has been one of Avo’s special speakers in our programme “Connecting Conversations”. We were amongst the privileged few to hear her read from her memoirs before they were published. We are delighted that so many people will now have the opportunity to share in her story!

3 Responses to “Congratulations Shanthee!”

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1 Wendy Oct 13th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

What a spectacular achievement, Shanthee. The book is moving, magnificent and filled with a poignance that we all can relate to. What a priviledge it was to have attended the launch in Durban and JHB.
2 sherissa R Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:44 am

I am looking forward to reading Shanthee’s book. A very powerful photograph for the Mail and Guarduan supplement! Well done to all those involved in contributing to the launch of Shanthee’s memoir.
3 Luc Simoens Oct 19th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

Having known Shan for almost 40 years and after talking a lot about the possibility of Shan writing her memoirs, I had the utmost pleasure in actually having her book in my hands and what a pleasure it was. It brought back many memories of the couple of times we were actually in each other’s presence and also of the three years I spent in South Africa. I can only recommend the book.

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