Melanie Verwoerd shares the gripping story of her political awakening and career. In the turbulent early 1990s, she did the unthinkable for someone in a conservative family and joined the African National Congress. Disowned by family, friends and community, Melanie still persisted on her chosen path. She served in the first nonracial parliament under Nelson Mandela, an experience, often surprisingly funny, recounted here in full colour.
From there she became South African ambassador to Ireland and eventually the head of UNICEF Ireland – until the newfound love of her life, Irish celebrity Gerry Ryan, dies unexpectedly. The controversy surrounding his death leads to her dismissal…
An inspirational story with insights into the heart of politics and power.
