I'm Staying - The Unspoken Impact Of The #ImStaying Movement (Paperback)

In September 2019, Cape Town–based entrepreneur Jarette Petzer posted a video on Facebook. It was an emotional recognition of the difficulties faced by South Africa, as well as a heartfelt plea to nurture everything he loves about this country. Friends suggested that Petzer start a Facebook page to continue the conversation, and #ImStaying was born.

Within weeks, 400 000 South Africans of every race, socio-economic and political background joined the page to tell their stories of everyday life – of beauty, of hardship and the magnificence of their fellow citizens – and to share stories across cultural barriers, which many had never crossed before. By the end of December 2019, the page had more than a million followers, and it continues to grow.

Adhering to the maxim ‘Good Thoughts. Good Words. Good Deeds.’, #ImStaying is about South Africans creating social cohesion through storytelling – reaching out to each other to inspire real change in the country they love and want to see succeed, and shaping a new future out of a painful past.

This book provides another platform for the diverse voices and stories of the #ImStaying movement, as well as giving an overview of how this uniquely South African group came about and why it’s so important.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Books
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	July 2020
Editors:	Natasha M Freeman
Dimensions:	210 x 135 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-1-77609-550-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Associations, clubs, societies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Civil rights & citizenship Books > Local Author Showcase > Lifestyle Promotions > January Sale > Books > Social & Politics
LSN:	1-77609-550-2
Barcode:	9781776095506

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