I loved this book on so many levels. It was a great story, beginning, middle, and end. Paula “nailed” the dialect. Right from the first, the reader is immersed in Penrose’s culture.
Paula…
Cindy Maynard
This story is incredibly uplifting, and in the end, it is a true story! Finding Penrose is fascinating story that captures the evolution of South Africa from an…
Lewis McIntyre
A heart warming and true story of life during the Apartheid. It's not always an easy read due to the historic background that brings near the terrible way people have been…
Susi Galley
I am still thinking about the story and the life of Penrose! I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I felt the pain. I felt joy. Certain points excited me. I was heartbroken too, but I think Penrose…
Hope Gerhardstein
This beautiful novel tells the story of a boy's journey from childhood in/on the Transvaal to slavery (essentially). From there, he escapes and finds a home amongst some…
Allan Batchelder
Finding Penrose is an epic, multi-generational story set against a specific, richly-drawn cultural backdrop, focusing on themes of family, loss, and the healing power of belonging.
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