Bamba Butterfly

LEAD-IN LADY (NOM DE PLUME)

  • ISBN: 978-0-7961-9709-2
  • Format: Paperback
  • Recommended price: R200
  • Published: Lead-In Lady

About the book

Embark on a poignant journey with Bamba Butterfly as it weaves a tale of love, loss, abuse and resilience across generations. Follow the lives of Salma and Imtiyaaz, and their families, as they navigate through trials and tribulations that showcase the enduring power of family bonds and the strength found in embracing hope.

Delve into the lives of two resilient individuals as they navigate the challenges of poverty, apartheid, and family dynamics. Imtiaz, an intelligent young boy who lost his mother at birth is ripped away from the only home he’s ever known, with his maternal aunt and grandmother, and is forced to relocate to live with his father’s family in South Africa where he grows up facing interpersonal family tensions, eventually meeting Salma, a patient, forgiving girl who has known poverty and hardship all her life.

Bamba Butterfly is written with vivid descriptions that capture the characters’ emotions in a way that draws readers to feel their trials and triumphs alongside them.

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About the author

Aisha Laher, writing under the pen name Lead-In Lady, is an accomplished and passionate writer committed to giving a voice to the voiceless. Her dedication to addressing social ills through storytelling has earned her international recognition from a young age – including being highly commended in the 2001 and 2002 Commonwealth Essay Competition and receiving the President’s Education Award Program for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Aisha continues to use her writing as a powerful tool for change, consistently seeking opportunities to shed light on important social issues and inspire meaningful conversations. Her book, Bamba Butterfly, which weaves a tale of love, loss, abuse, and resilience across generations, explores the depth of human emotions and enduring legacy of love.

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