Launch: The Messiah's Dream Machine by Jennifer Friedman (April 4)

ABOUT THE BOOK:

This sequel to Jennifer Friedman’s enchanting first memoir picks up where Queen of the Free State leaves off: as the rebellious young Jennifer is packed off to boarding school in Cape Town.

Told with humour and pathos, the theme of displacement – of the outsider – is explored as we follow Jennifer’s journey into adulthood, becoming a wife and mother, living in Johannesburg and Israel, emigration, and leave-takings in Australia.

A strong sense of love, loyalty and place prevails, especially on her trips home to her beloved Free State.

Expect stories about train journeys, windmills and floods, dead bodies on deck chairs, certifiably crazy home-help, babies, secrets and redemption, a Jewish British Bulldog and the Messiah’s favourite place.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, 4 April (5:30 PM for 6 PM)

Venue: The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland Street

Guest speaker: Karina Szczurek

RSVP: booklounge@gmail.com

• Article provided by NB Publishers