Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword / 7

Preface / 21

Acknowledgments / 24

Introduction / 27

1. From the Shtetl to South Africa / 31

2. War, Wits, Politics, and Ruth Meets Joe / 44

3. Apartheid, Children, and the Beginning of the Struggle / 60

4. The Treason Trial and Underground Action / 90

5. Sharpeville, Prison, and Exile / 112

6. The Initial Exile: Living in London / 144

7. Academics, Writing, and Activism: Moving toward Africa / 175

8. Academics and Revolution: Taking the Struggle Home / 205

9. Assassination, Grief, and Expulsion from Maputo / 250

10. Lusaka, Marriage, and the Beginning of the Journey Home / 272

11. Home / 300

12. Election, Ministry: To Rest in Soweto / 333

Epilogue / 353

Abbreviations / 357

Sources / 358

Notes / 366

Index / 379