Thanks for sharing this deep personal reflection, Brett. It is poignant and thought-provoking. It is fascinating how much we talk about migration, but not the impact on our politics of former colonial settlers from countries like Kenya, Algeria etc - and that some of them opposed and others supported colonial systems. It takes brave sharing like this for that to happen.
Hello Brett, Its been years, but we knew each other through Kettering, and my research trip to South Africa to write Importing Democracy. This is a wonderful piece. Glad to learn about your father. Now that you are in the U.S., let us know if you come to New Mexico. Julie
Thanks for sharing this deep personal reflection, Brett. It is poignant and thought-provoking. It is fascinating how much we talk about migration, but not the impact on our politics of former colonial settlers from countries like Kenya, Algeria etc - and that some of them opposed and others supported colonial systems. It takes brave sharing like this for that to happen.
Good to hear back. I will depend on you letting us know. New Mexico is an amazing place and you would be welcome to stay with us.
My email is brett@wingseed.org
Hello Brett, Its been years, but we knew each other through Kettering, and my research trip to South Africa to write Importing Democracy. This is a wonderful piece. Glad to learn about your father. Now that you are in the U.S., let us know if you come to New Mexico. Julie
Thanks so much Julie, I’ll give you a shout if I’m ever down your way!
Such a beautiful piece, Brett. Your father sounds like a remarkable man, as are you. Thank you for sharing.