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Chris van Wyk
CHRIS VAN WYK (19 July 1957 to 3 October 2014) was born in Soweto and educated at Riverlea High School. He lived in Riverlea for many years before moving to Northcliff, Johannesburg, where he worke...view moreCHRIS VAN WYK (19 July 1957 to 3 October 2014) was born in Soweto and educated at Riverlea High School. He lived in Riverlea for many years before moving to Northcliff, Johannesburg, where he worked as a full-time writer. Van Wyk was an award-winning and internationally published writer of poetry, books for children and teenagers, short stories and novels. Shirley, Goodness & Mercy: A Childhood Memoir, first published in 2004 to critical acclaim, was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Alan Paton Award and became a South African bestseller. Eggs to Lay, Chickens to Hatch: A Memoir (2010) followed with more entertaining and colourful stories drawn from Van Wyk’s childhood.view less
Books by Chris van Wyk
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy: A Childhood Memoir Eggs to Lay, Chickens to Hatch: A Memoir Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5My Mother's Laughter Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings