We are both white sons of Africa, the writer and I.
His birthing provenance was in the continent's central highlands of what is now Zambia
My place of birth was in the south, in the old Transvaal of the South African union.
Wilbur Smith was born with what is the now the touchstone of literary performance: insight, creativity, skill and acceptance.
His is a talent that has evolved into the fundamental cornerstone of one of the world's most remarkable writers and storytellers.
I was born with an appreciation of his gift but an infinitely lesser ability.
There are 10 years between us as purveyors of "parchment and quill"
-- but though a vast chasm of creativity seperates us we share one commonality : a love of books.
How can one now approach what must be the ultimate Wilbur Smith tale -- his own life story?
It will be revealing, remarkable and resplendent with wisdom and wit.
It will be defining.
Can't wait.
His birthing provenance was in the continent's central highlands of what is now Zambia
My place of birth was in the south, in the old Transvaal of the South African union.
Wilbur Smith was born with what is the now the touchstone of literary performance: insight, creativity, skill and acceptance.
His is a talent that has evolved into the fundamental cornerstone of one of the world's most remarkable writers and storytellers.
I was born with an appreciation of his gift but an infinitely lesser ability.
There are 10 years between us as purveyors of "parchment and quill"
-- but though a vast chasm of creativity seperates us we share one commonality : a love of books.
How can one now approach what must be the ultimate Wilbur Smith tale -- his own life story?
It will be revealing, remarkable and resplendent with wisdom and wit.
It will be defining.
Can't wait.