The Passport: Letters and Poems - Paperback

by Jeane Elliott Bennett (Editor), James Lee (Illustrator), Godfrey Madanhire (Author)

The sight of a place he called home since birth faded in the distance. He trembled. It was a complete paradox since his pounding heart sunk out of both fear and excitement as he crossed the border into a new country and a world of the unknown. Everything including his name immediately changed and he became a foreigner and a refugee. An unjustified stigma followed him. Life was never the same. He was treated like an outcast, felt unwelcome, prejudiced and constantly sidelined. He was labelled and branded, "The first suspect". He longed for a world free of stereotypes and xenophobia. He wondered and got lost in his thoughts. With his passport safely stuck deep in his pocket, his spirit magically wrote letters, his soul sung songs and lullabies; his heart recited poetry and his inner being painted a mosaic picture portraying the trials and tribulations of a son away from home. The world of genuine brotherhood, humanity, love and tolerance across different nationalities and various cultures remained a far-fetched dream.

Author Biography

Godfrey Madanhire, a Zimbabwean who crossed the border to permanently settle in South Africa, is a life coach and professional motivational speaker. He is the founder and driving force behind a leading motivational company called Dreamworld Promotions...a dream opportunity to dream again. Through Dreamworld, based on his life experiences merged with extensive knowledge of the concepts and skills around motivating and inspiring individuals, Godfrey has held seminars and workshops helping people grow and huge organisations prosper. He firmly believes in the spirit of making a difference in other people's lives. Godfrey holds a Diploma in Education from the University of Zimbabwe and a Bachelor of Technology in Education and Management degree from the Tshwane University of Technology. He trains careers and life-skills at educational institutions and universities across South Africa. Besides his professional speaking engagements, he is a regular expert contributor in a number of print and online magazines.