Growing Up In An African Boarding School | AEM #127 David Farrell | Piers Cross

David Farrell was born in Africa. His writing reflects his life experiences on three continents in his favourite genres of literary fiction, coming of age sagas, and non-fiction.

Having led for over half a century, he now possesses a deep fascination for human behaviours.

He lives in New Zealand, with his lifelong partner where he is writing his third and fourth novels.

1. I would love to hear some of your life story. What drew you to writing, Chameleon?
2. What was growing up in Africa like?
3. Could you please talk about your boarding school experiences in Rhodesia?
4. It sounds like Southern Africa was not very safe at that time. How was being in a boarding school?
5. How did you cope with boarding school?
6. In what ways do you feel British boarding schools are similar or not from Southern African ones?
7. Other areas to talk about:
Colonialism
Fagging P.61
Bullying
Punishment for breaking the rules P.76
Soccer Vs Rugby at BS
Food “odd hunk of indistinguishable gristle.” P.28/ No food for the end of the table P.38
The first night - “horrors” P.31
Emotions “I dashed away a tear and pulled myself together.” P.38
“The English PS system envied the world over.” P49
Themba “You shouldn't be away from home.” P67
“Sense of patriotism and cameraderie with these boys who had done nothing but insult and abuse us.” P.83
“I learnt to melt into the collective. Somehow it didn't seem so bad. My mind glossed over the hardships.” P.85
Split between sibling who stays at home. “I'm a visitor in my home.” P.88
Butterflies before going back to school. P.95
Lifelong games of burying the self P.118
“Those who control and restrict are themselves controlled and restricted.” P119
Always moving - 6th town age 13. P.143
Members of the opposite sex viewed as “curious sect with strange behaviours and ideals.” P160

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