These Bones Will Rise Again

By Panashe Chigumadzi

HISTORY

144 Pages, 4.5 x 7

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB, Mobipocket

Trade Paper, $12.95 (US $12.95) (CA $16.95)

Publication Date: March 2020

ISBN 9781999683306

Rights: US & CA

The Indigo Press (Mar 2020)

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Overview

A unique "biomythographical" account of Zimbabwe’s recent history, told from the perspective of women and social movements

A powerful exploration of Zimbabwean identity, history, and the enduring legacy of colonialism.

In this thought-provoking essay, Panashe Chigumadzi reflects on Zimbabwe's past and present, weaving together personal memoir, historical analysis, and cultural commentary. She grapples with the complexities of liberation, memory, and the role of ancestral spirits in shaping national identity. Through the stories of her grandmother and Mbuya Nehanda, Chigumadzi examines the challenges of reclaiming cultural heritage in a post-colonial world.

These Bones Will Rise Again is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Zimbabwe's rich and turbulent history. It is for readers interested in African history, postcolonial studies, and the intersection of personal and political narratives. Discover the power of memory, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring quest for identity.

Reviews

"An extraordinary and thrilling history of Zimbabwe, culminating in the overthrow of Robert Mugabe." —Guardian

"Chigumadzi successfully nests the intimate charge of her poignant personal story in the sweeping historical account and mythology of Zimbabwe." —Brian Chikwava, author, Harare North

"Chigumadzi's exploration of personal, family and national history reincarnates in stark, vivid images, many of those interred in the shadows of her country's 'Big Men'." —Tsisti Dangarembga, author, Nervous Conditions

Author Biography

Panashe Chigumadzi was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in South Africa. Her debut novel, Sweet Medicine, won the 2016 K. Sello Duiker Literary Award. She is the founding editor of Vanguard Magazine. Her work has appeared in publications including the Guardian, Die Ziet, and the New York Times. Chigumadzi is currently studying for a PhD at Harvard.

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