Kaffir Boy is the autobiography of Mark Mathabane, born in the South African township of Alexandra and raised during the era of apartheid. Although he is poor and spends his childhood facing vicious racism and discrimination, Mathabane excels in school, and eventually discovers tennis. After being mentored by a famous tennis player, he sets his sights on getting a scholarship and going to college in the United States. This novel explores the themes of race and discrimination.
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