Black Bull, Ancestors and Me: My Life as a Lesbian SangomaDescribing the dichotomy of being both revered and reviled, this memoir traces the story of a sangoma--a traditional healer--who is also a lesbian. Descriptions of traditional African healing practices and rituals are provided alongside the personalized account of one woman acting as a mirror to the daily hardships and indignities felt by members of the gay community in Africa. |
Contents
Life and Death | 1 |
A Child in Two Worlds | 14 |
Out and About | 31 |
Copyright | |
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