Coloured Diaries: Experiences of an Eastern Cape "Mixed‑Breed" by Brenda Wardle | Memoir of Identity

Coloured Diaries: Experiences of an Eastern Cape "MixedBreed" (also presented as Odyssey of a Woman: Coloured Diaries) is an autobiographical narrative by Brenda Wardle, constructed with photographic contributions by Patrick Furter and a preface by Fezile Domino this memoir navigates life in a Coloured township in the Eastern Cape during apartheid, recounting humorous and poignant moments as the author examines issues of identity, race, and social injustice 

With sharp intelligence and emotional honesty, Wardle blends satire and introspection to grapple with the aftermath of apartheid classifications and the layered legacy of mixedrace heritage in South Africa.

Key Topics Covered:

• Growing up as a "mixedbreed" in Eastern Cape under apartheid

• Personal and family reflections on racial identity

• Sharp social commentary on apartheid laws and cultural prejudice

• Emotional remembrance of childhood, education, and community life

• Photography-enhanced memoir weaving narrative and visual documentation

Publisher & Edition:

• Published: February 18, 2017

• Publisher: Independently Published

• Format: Paperback, ~222 pages 

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