Anti-Apartheid Activist, Alison Jessica Weihe Released Her Deeply Personal Memoir, Belonging

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine“, Alison Jessica Weihe’s memoir, Belonging: Finding Tribes of Meaning, chronicles her journey from a marginalized child in apartheid-era South Africa to a global activist, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and social justice.

Belonging:  Finding Tribes Of Meaning

Alison Jessica Weihe, a renowned anti-apartheid activist, has unveiled her deeply personal memoir, Belonging: Finding Tribes of Meaning. The book chronicles her remarkable journey from a marginalized child in apartheid-era South Africa to a global citizen and successful entrepreneur.

Weihe’s memoir delves into her formative years, marked by feelings of isolation and invisibility. She shares her experiences of overcoming adversity, societal pressures, and personal struggles. The book also highlights her journey of self-discovery and her unwavering commitment to social justice.

During her career, Alison worked for the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa when he was general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers. A copy of her book, which includes a reference written by him, has been hand delivered to President Ramaphosa.

Belonging is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience, hope, and the power of human connection. It offers valuable insights into the challenges of growing up in a divided society and the importance of finding one’s place in the world.

Alison Jessica Weihe

Alison Weihe, a former anti-apartheid activist, shared poignant stories from her life at the launch of her memoir, Belonging: Finding Tribes of Meaning. She recalled defying societal norms by refusing to ride the whites-only bus during the 1970s uprisings and the deep shame she experienced after a professional mistake.

After a successful career as a trade union activist and journalist, Weihe transitioned into entrepreneurship and later became a sought-after speaker and coach, empowering others to embrace their authentic selves.

Now 65 and living in Johannesburg, Weihe continues to inspire audiences with her message of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of human connection.

Writing Belonging made sense of my whole life. From political activist to award-winning serial entrepreneur to now becoming a speaker and a writer, my life has come full circle to focusing on legacy work. 

I now hope to be a voice of hope and healing in this land at a seminal time in the history of South Africa. The book launch was an incredible event and a profound, emotional experience.

-Alison Jessica Weihe

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