Books - Song of the Atman

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'Song of the Atman' is a majestic saga that encompasses an infinite array of sensory detail and emerges as an amazing and thoughtful narrative of a family’s epic struggle while weaving together extraordinary characters bursting with richness of feeling and dimension. Chin Govender, the favoured son of Cato Manor, returns home to his estranged family in the late 1940s, after countless years away, bringing with him an astounding tale that spans the physical and political landscape of South Africa and chronicles his exploits from penniless wine steward in East London to successful hotelier in Cape Town’s District Six. The story of Chin’s family is blended into the rich cultural tapestry of the openness of Indian life and the intricacies of close families and communities that form the backdrop of this complex and amazing tale. 'Song of the Atman' is a spectacular tour de force that paints an evocative portrait of five generations of descendants of former indentured Indian labourers and their struggle to build an identity in an emerging South Africa.

Author:  Ronnie Governder