{"product_id":"9780624057383","title":"The Verwoerd who Toyi-Toyied","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelanie Verwoerd shares the gripping story of her political awakening and international career. When she openly supported the ANC, the Verwoerds disowned her and her family, even once she serves in parliament under Mandela. Melanie becomes SA ambassador to Ireland and eventually heads UNICEF Ireland - until the love of her life, Irish celebrity broadcaster Gerry Ryan, dies unexpectedly. The controversy surrounding his death leads to her dismissal...\u003cbr\u003eThis is the inspirational love story of a modern woman who made her own choices and lived by her own truth. It also goes to the heart of media, politics and power in the modern world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Beautifully written .... extraordinary and brave' --  Roger Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A lyrical love story' -- Desmond Tutu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Will find readers among South Africans of all political persuasions ... a winning combination of intrigue, tragedy and humour' -- Jean Els (bestselling SA author)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Melanie+Verwoerd\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eMelanie Verwoerd\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melanie Verwoerd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47375742632099,"sku":"9780624057383","price":245.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9780624057383_4ee4da92-8999-4190-aa2c-38fb64522d71.jpg?v=1776478667","url":"https:\/\/graffitibooks.co.za\/products\/9780624057383","provider":"Graffiti Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}