Lloyd Johnson Lloyd Johnson i(6867741 works by)
Born: Established:
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Zimbabwe,
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Southern Africa, Africa,
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Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 2004
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1 1 y separately published work icon Spindrift : Swept from Zimbabwe Lloyd Johnson , United Kingdom (UK) : New Generation Publishing , 2013 6867769 2013 single work novel

'A story of humanity, resilience and courage against the backdrop of Robert Mugabe's tryannical regime, SPINDRIFT captures the grandeur and allure of Africa in stark contrast to the anarchy, warfare and tribal conflict that have ravaged Zimbabwe. It is a realistic portrayal of life in the country, beautifully and sensitively written, and humorous at times.

'Pete has an idyllic childhood in 1970s Rhodesia but as unrest in the country escalates during the War of Liberation, his world is shattered. A young black boy found orphaned in the ruins of an African village is adopted by his family and a propitious friendship develops. The family farm is attacked by nationalist guerrillas, and after Independence it is seized by youths claiming to be war veterans seeking compensation. The family is compelled to emigrate and becomes part of the Zimbabwean diaspora.' (Publisher's blurb)

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