BOOK REVIEW | Making peace with demons and those that torment others

At its heart, ‘They Got To You Too’ is about seeking forgiveness and finding paths to inner calm

20 September 2021 - 19:43 By Monique Verduyn

When retired police general Hans van Rooyen finds himself in an old-age home, frail, anxious and alone, the last thing he expects is to be cared for by the daughter of former freedom fighters. They Got to You Too, SA writer Futhi Ntshingila’s third novel, is a multilayered tale about the power of compassion. Ntshingila has a master’s degree in conflict resolution, so it’s not surprising that at its heart, the novel is about seeking forgiveness and finding paths to inner peace. ..

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