Dearest MaRiky - A Mother?s Journey Through Grief, Trauma and Healing (Paperback, Signed Edition)

Louisa Zondo’s work has helped to shape the new South Africa, but she has also faced intense grief and trauma, which came from the underside of the emerging nation’s complex social fabric.

As mother of much-loved music star Riky Rick, who tragically took his own life in 2022, Louisa Zondo’s loss was shared by millions, but it was also a uniquely deep, lonely and lifeshattering grief. The loss of her beloved MaRiky also brought to the surface cataclysmic trauma from her past.

As Louisa Zondo takes her first small steps to facing her grief, she finds herself speaking to her son in a series of letters, gradually finding the words to express her love for him, and the pain of losing him. In expressing that love, she tells the story of her own life and the experiences that shaped her.

This brave journey brings Louisa to a deeper understanding of her life’s path, and closer to healing.

General

Imprint:	Jacana Media
Release date:	September 2023
Authors:	Louisa Zondo
Dimensions:	232 x 155 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	167
Edition:	Signed Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4314-3293-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with death & bereavement Books > Biography > General Books > Local Author Showcase > Biography
LSN:	1-4314-3293-8
Barcode:	9781431432936

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Fri, 17 Jan 2025 | Review by: suhalia S.

She made it about herself. I bought this for my gran who lost two sons. One was a week old and her second child. The other was 22 and starting his career. I thought this was going to give her a way to deal with some of those deeper emotions that she didn't share with anyone because she has always had to be strong for her children and grandchildren. I thought it was going to touch on mental health considering how Rikhado departed. No it was about his mum, her overseas travels and career. Rikhy is mentioned in the last chapter. I'm not much im of a fan of his but I understand mental health battles and the need to deal with them. My grab is old school so I thought a book on that may help her understand some of the emotional challenges people have so she can have more empathy for those who feel overwhelmed. Elders don't discuss mental health much. I also love books that teach you lessons on life. But this is clearly a cash grab. Even my gran was annoyed. She didn't understand the point of the book. It's giving self-praise.

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