Autobiographies

In this interview with Kwanele Sosibo, D Michael Cheers speaks of this life-changing endeavour, and how his co-author and subject became family.

‘Birth of a Dream Weaver’ is an apt title for Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s college years and becoming a writer.

First it was a hit single and LP. Now it’s the title of Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography. ‘Born to Run’ shows The Boss’s life’s work hasn’t ended.

Historian and former communist activist Paul Trewhela takes issue with aspects of Bob Hepple’s autobiography.

When an English journalist’s mother dies, she unearths some extraordinarily painful secrets that have been buried for years, writes Charles Leonard.

Melanie married into the family, but found that the name has been as much a source of strength as a burden.

Darryl Accone tracks the simulacrum of fact that gained prominence in the Noughties.

Ronnie Govender’s autobiography shows he is a triple-threat man — in sports, the theatre and literature.