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Lyrics & Hearts
Year
2011
Language
ENGLISH
Publication Information
Rebone Makgato
Summary
The poems in this collection talk about love, lost hope, sprightly new life, coming of age, wealth, life's excesses and old age. The characters vary in age, and experience both hurt for their loved ones as well as blessings to various degrees. They tell us about loneliness and the ugliness of loss. I am a South African novelist, short story writer, biographer, historical and investigative writer. I grew up in Johannesburg and later Limpopo, where I finished my high school. I studied Chemistry, Business Administration as well as Labour Relations at the University of South Africa, and worked as a lab chemist for 16 years. My first literary work was a collection of short stories which appeared in 1986. Since then I have written over 10 books that are available both in paperback and ebook format. I had success with two award winning stories, "The Good Samaritan" and "The Journey," that scooped prizes in 2004 and 2005 respectively. Of course writing is not my only occupation. As a qualified chemist, I manage a company which supplies chemicals and laboratory equipment to various sectors.