I was born in Mauritius. It’s my dear Island. I grew up surrounded by people of different religions, ethnicities and beliefs. I went to kindergarten, primary school, college and university. I kid you not - I never crossed paths with a Franco-Mauritian. We were living on the same Island but inhabiting parallel realms. I was from Mercury; they were from Neptune. 

I sensed this book was a mirror ball - one reflecting our island’s wounds and painful heritage.

I met Shenaz Patel, the explorer of words and ideas, several times on the tight rope. Until she was out of sight, too far away. She writes with depth - in thought, perspective, and reality.

Valentine Lenoir nous invite à porter un regard différent sur les maux de la vie.

TI ZISTWAR was made with love. Just like a puzzle each word fits and complements each other. Daarka's words pierce your thoughts

Show Your Work and put yourself out there. If you are afraid, read this book! Show Your Work is the book you need to kick off your dream.