Chapter I. The Beginning

Hello everyone. My name is Pablo Caselli and from now on I will be writing and sharing all about a wonderful book, which is called "CRY FREEDOM" written by John Briley.

Let me tell you the main reason why I have selected this book and the reason is that is based on a true story of a man's fight with the government of South Africa. It is the story of all people who prefer truth to lies. It is the story of all people who cry freedom, and who are not afraid to die... They said that Steve Biko was a man of violence, then why did he talk of peace? They said he wanted revolution; so why did he talk of friendship? It does not make sense, does it? But to be honest, what does make sense nowadays?

In the very first chapter Donald Wood is introduced to the readers, he is a journalist and editor of the Daily Dispatch, a well-known and respected newspaper that is against the atrocities that the South African Government is committing. At this point, Mr. Wood is wondering what story he is going to use as the main story of the day and then he comes across a large picture of a serious, handsome young man called Mr. Biko.

Donald Wood is a man that beliefs that black people should not vote and that law must force whites and blacks to live in separate areas, but at the same time he does not like that black people must be treated with brutality, which is exactly what the government is doing.

Later on, Mr. Wood starts to have a high opinion on Mr. Biko who is said to be one of the few people who can still save South Africa. He is uncertain on how to react and also quite afraid to be bound to a black leader since that means; threats from the police, unknown callers makings threats on his life, etc.

Picture from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2298668/Renowned-actor-director-Richard-Attenborough-moves-care-home-wife-health-concerns.html