Welcome to the
Living Book
Welcome to the inside story – the shadows of Apartheid South Africa — where real stories unfolded in hushed voices, sideways glances, and unexpected acts of quiet rebellion. Step behind the curtain into a world where every whispered anecdote carried the weight of a nation, and the rules that shaped our lives were the ones no one dared to write down.
Thank you for joining. This space will grow over time — like your journey through the book, it’s layered, alive, and open to discovery.
Author
Dr Tanya Finnie
From the shadows of an abusive home to the raw beauty of Africa’s wild heart, Tanya Finnie’s coming-of-age story unfolds during one of the most politically charged periods in South Africa’s history. Set against the backdrop of Apartheid and its slow unravelling, this memoir traces her path from being a young girl seeking safety, to becoming a fearless tour guide traversing borders physical, emotional and cultural.
Woven through with harrowing and heartwarming encounters, Tanya’s journey reveals the quiet power of curiosity, the courage it takes to step beyond silence, and the deep desire to create a more inclusive and equitable world.
Written as a memoir, a lived experience of survival, identity, and the making of a woman determined to turn pain into purpose.
To see more about her professional life and explore her professional work in global inclusion and cultural strategy, you can find Dr Finnie on RedHeadCommunications.com
For her flagship events on diversity and equity, head to DiversityAndInclusionsummit.com.au to follow the groundbreaking summits, based around inclusive practice case studies, panel discussions and stories.
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