"Walking in My Skin" is a rather interesting apartheid era memoir by Precious Tuitz. She did a wonderful job of relaying her life story and the trials her family faced under the racist apartheid and the laws passed in the time.

BooksGoSocial, the publisher needs to re-check the formats available for reading the books, because I really wanted to read this one, but it failed to download time and time again, giving error 'page is unavailable / connection error' etc.

Sandy was born in South Africa to an African mother and German father. She had more of her father's features, and was kept hidden. Tells of the suffering her family endured, of being deported twice because of the Immorality Act and the wrong done to them by their friends. Sandy endured racial remarks and often felt like a misfit, alone and alienated.
The author did a wonderful job of writing.


Thank you to Publisher and NetGalley for the eARC

Memoirs are usually a hit or miss for me. This one was very informative and enjoyable. Precious AKA Sandy was born in South Africa to an African mother and German Father. Having to be hidden originally, especially since she had more of her father's features, tells us the story from her parents meeting, the suffering her family endured, as well as some of the tragedies they suffered. Other than the ending seeming to end abruptly, I thought it was a very well written and interesting story. She also recalled a lot of the racist remarks she received, and not just from strangers. The author did a pretty good job with the book.

Born during the twilight decade of Apartheid, Precious Sandy's family was deported twice due to the Immorality Act. As the daughter of a black woman and white man, she herself felt like an involuntary misfit throughout her teen years because of her appearance. Peers and strangers continued to make assumptions about her as she entered the workforce during her late teens and 20s, which caused her to feel alienated and alone. Despite her challenges, Precious Sandy pursued her goals and had a family. This book tells her story.
I appreciated the casual writing style. It felt like I was sitting with the author and listening to her talk. The ending feels rushed and incomplete, though. However, overall this book offers a unique look at race relations and the effects race can have on individuals.