Bessie Head Quotes


A discipline I have observed is an attitude of love and reverence to people.


Citations

Head, Bessie. A Woman Alone: Autobiographical Writings. Edited by Craig MacKenzie, Heinemann, 1990.

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  • Born: July 6, 1937
  • Died: April 17, 1986
  • Nationality: South African, Batswana
  • Profession: Writer

Bessie Amelia Emery Head, was a South African writer who, though born in South Africa, is usually considered Botswana's most influential writer. She wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works that are infused with spiritual questioning and reflection.