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Unbecoming to Become, by Ayanda Mangubane Borotho
Unbecoming to Become, by Ayanda Mangubane Borotho
In this personal memoir; Ayanda tracks her journey back to self in a bid to return to her true self and to redefine her worth by challenging cultural conditioning, social stereotypes, family expectations and people's opinions of her.
Ayanda shares intimate details of her most profound experiences as a young girl in the township in a toxic relationship with a high flying gangster: As a young woman falling pregnant out of wedlock and the ostracism she encountered. As a young black woman in a white male dominated corporate environment. As an artist who didn't quite fit into mainstream popularity and her battle to maintain her authenticity in an industry that recognises fake over real. As a loyal friend betrayed by someone she loved and trusted. As a mother overwhelmed by the expectations of being a supermom. As a young wife fighting not to lose herself in marriage.
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this phenomenal book takes you through the journey of the author from who she was to who she became based on her encounters and challenges she faced in society, personally and in her career. And the person she had to unbecome to find herself after the hardships. This book changed my way of thinking and my approach to life and dealing with situations in my own personal life, as a friend, a partner, a family member and a career aspiring woman. Every chapter has a lesson to relate to and learn from. I could not put it down.
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