117 Days: An Account of Confinement and Interrogation Under the South African 90-Day Detention Law (Penguin Classics)
by Ruth First
In '117 Days,' Ruth First provides a gripping personal account of her detention under South Africa's 90-Day Detention Law. Enduring isolation and intense interrogations, she exposes the brutal mechanisms of apartheid control. This classic memoir stands as a testament to the unyielding spirit of those who challenged injustice.
About This Book
Ruth First's '117 Days' is a firsthand narrative of her experience under the South African 90-Day Detention Law, a repressive measure used during the apartheid era.
The book recounts the psychological and physical strains of solitary confinement and relentless interrogation by authorities.
As a prominent anti-apartheid activist, First documents the tactics employed to break political prisoners and suppress dissent.
This edition in the Penguin Classics series preserves an important historical testimony from the struggle for justice in South Africa.
The account highlights the resilience of individuals facing state-sponsored oppression and the broader context of resistance movements.
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