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Describing the dichotomy of being both revered andreviled, this memoir traces the story of a sangoma—a traditional healer—who is also a lesbian.Descriptions of traditional African healing practices and rituals are provided alongsidethe personalized account of one woman acting as a mirror to the daily hardships and indignities felt by members of the gay community in Africa.
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