Short stories, often about survival in the face of "poverty, illness, betrayal, absurdity, and sometimes death." "I have no doubt that in time Shamila Ramsookbhai will take her rightful place among the greatest South African exponents of the short story format such as RRR Dhlomo, Bessie Head, and Herman Charles Bosman. And that says something of this truly accomplished author and her exceptional collection of stories that reveal the heart and soul of a country and its people." Professor Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor, Faculty of Education, Stellenbosch University.