THE RELATIVELY PUBLIC LIFE OF JULES BROWDE

(JONATHAN BALL PUBLISHERS, 2016)

"If this were a novel, critics would hail [Jules Browde] as a brilliantly realised character with an unforgettable voice."

- Joseph Lelyveld, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Move Your Shadow

"Daniel Browde's account of Jules Browde's life is rich, engaging, intriguing and delightful ... Crammed with human and historical interest."

– Edwin Cameron, Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa

"Browde writes a precise, elegant prose, warmed by an appealing candour and understated lyricism."

- Ivan Vladislavic, author of Portrait with Keys

In The Relatively Public Life of Jules Browde, I wanted to do more than tell the story of an unusual South African life. I also wanted to explore the changing country, and world, that gave that life its dynamic context. While I was writing, something else happened, too. I found myself drawn into an examination of my own relationship with my grandfather. As a result, the book became something of a hybrid: a biography, a writing memoir, a collection of tales, and a philosophical reflection on how all our lives are shaped — and reshaped — by the stories we choose to tell about them. You can purchase the book online here.