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Gaelyn
Jan 21, 2009 rated it it was amazing
I read this book on racism in South Africa while I was in Honduras. It was sitting on my host family's shelf. I was always struck by the absurdity that I was in Central America but my mind was instantly transported into the world of a white wealthy family hiding out in the home of their servant.

I had never heard of this book before, nor had it been recommended, but I would suggest it to anyone. Fascinating, and I still think about it.
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