On Tina's Corner

This story is set in Johannesburg, South Africa. It takes place over the ten days before Christmas, and as each day begins a new chapter unfolds. It is a detailed look at the life of Tina, a beggar, and her family. Over these ten days the reader is drawn into their life crisis, its climax and partial resolution. It is a non-judgemental study of one particular woman's plight. It is a story about life in South Africa today and also close to my heart - women's lives in South Africa today. I have seen women do whatever it takes to feed and support their children, however great the obstacles, and this has motivated my story.