Bessie Head Thunder Behind Her Ears: Her Life and Writing

 Bessie  Head (1937 1986) was a South African writer who, though born in South Africa, is usually considered Botswana's most influential writer. She wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works that are infused with spiritual questioning and reflection. Notable books by her include When Rain Clouds Gather (1968), Maru (1971) and A Question of Power (1973).

Published by Heinemann, 1995, softcover, illustrated, 312 pages, index, condition: as new.

A moving and very accessible account of one of Africa's best-known women writers Bessie Head.

The author, GILLIAN EILERSEN studied at the University of Natal and Odense University, Denmark, where she now lectures in the Department of English. Exploring South African literature from Denmark, she was drawn to the writings of Bessie Head and discovered that she and Bessie had both grown up in Pietermaritzburg at the same time but in very different circumstances. Thereafter she worked on the research that has led to this first full-length biography. Eilersen has also published articles on Bessie Head and in 1989 edited Tales of Tenderness and Power by Bessie Head.