The Messiah's Dream Machine

This sequel to Jennifer Friedman's enchanting first memoir picks up where Queen of the Free State leaves off: as the rebellious young Jennifer is packed off to boarding school in Cape Town. Told with humour and pathos, the theme of the outsider is explored further as we follow Jennifer's journey into adulthood, becoming a wife and mother, living in Johannesburg and Israel, emigration, and leave-takings in Australia.