"Crossing the Line: A Year in the Life of a Colored High School in Cape Town, South Africa" is an unforgettable memoir that provides a unique perspective on the apartheid regime.

William Finnegan's personal account of his time teaching at a colored high school in Cape Town offers a powerful and responsible testimony to the struggles faced by children in South Africa during this tumultuous period.

Through his eyes, readers will gain insight into the complexities of black thinking about resistance and the 1980 school boycotts, as well as the irrationality and injustice of apartheid.

This captivating memoir is an original work of value to both academic specialists and young Americans looking for a comprehensive introduction to South Africa.

With its articulate and sensitive writing style, "Crossing the Line" is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the agony of this tortured country."