My Long Flight From Freedom

From the time when Nelson Mandela was freed in 1990 until the 2009 elections, much has happened in South Africa to the perception of freedom promised and longed for during the turbulent days of the 1970s and 1980s. Few of us can imagine what it must be like to find that freedom has become so fraught with danger that the only option left open is to leave your homeland and seek a new life on the other side of the world.

My Long Flight From Freedom is Sandy Geyer’s honest, humorous and courageous account of her journey as a white South African woman growing up in, and then ultimately leaving her beloved homeland. Her personal experiences and challenges provide many insights into why so many South Africans’ new found freedom has simply led to heartbreaking sacrifices made as they felt powerless to stay behind in a country ravaged by violence. Sandy describes genuine experiences of the turbulent times before the fall of Apartheid and the rise of the ANC government, including her brief but inspirational meeting with Nelson Mandela soon after his freedom was granted. 

This book is a must read, and has been described as ‘un-put-down-able’ by all who have reviewed it. Sandy, who arrived with her children and husband in New Zealand in July 2008, is still coming to terms with her grief over leaving behind her beautiful South Africa, but determined to make a fresh start for herself and her family here. She speaks and writes eloquently of her experiences and interviews extremely well. For interviews, excerpts of her book or review copies, please contact
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