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The boy was 5 years old when he was torn away from his beloved nanny and was sent to a boarding school. It seems his mother had a nervous breakdown and had to get away herself. Boarding school was not kind to the boy: he was called Pisskop (or pisshead in Afrikaans). In order to survive, Pisskop, an intelligent child, adopted a chameleon-like nature.
Just as he was getting the hang of it and is seeing light at the end of the tunnel, once again life took a turn. This time for a bigger and lifelong ...more
Just as he was getting the hang of it and is seeing light at the end of the tunnel, once again life took a turn. This time for a bigger and lifelong ...more
A sweeping coming of age saga set in South Africa during the late 1930's to the early 1950's. Young Peekay's life is certainly eventful and he encounters many fascinating characters along the way. Listened to the audio version which was masterfully read by Humphrey Bower.
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I really enjoyed this book. I found myself reading it late into the night when I should have been sleeping.
It was a well written and powerful book and the main character was an amazing individual. The things he experienced and the ways he dealt with them were fascinating and very thought provoking.
It was a well written and powerful book and the main character was an amazing individual. The things he experienced and the ways he dealt with them were fascinating and very thought provoking.
$2 at Vinnies. Different cover picture. scan it later.
2nd copy 12/10 2013 hardcover (bought for Pop).
2nd copy 12/10 2013 hardcover (bought for Pop).
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