First published 2013
Steve Biko's life was a revolution in motion. This gripping biography chronicles his rise as a Black Consciousness leader, his brutal arrest and death in police custody, and the international uproar that followed. Biko boldly challenged the apartheid regime, inspiring a generation to fight for justice and human dignity. His story is a testament to the power of nonviolent resistance in the face of oppression.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-literature, 21st-century, activism, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: biographical-fiction, inspirational, non-violent-resistance
Setting: South Africa
Period: 20th Century
352 pages · Paperback · I.B. Tauris
Content warnings: violence