About the Book
Spots of a Leopard was born out of years of listening. In Kenya, and across Africa, Aernout Zevenbergen met men who spoke with raw honesty about love, loss, fatherhood, friendship, and the strength it takes to endure.
From truckers to bikers, warriors to widowers, paupers to presidents — each voice added another thread to the fabric of masculinity in a changing world. Their stories opened doors to questions rarely asked, and truths often left unspoken.
The book is both reportage and reflection. It records encounters, but also the author’s own doubts and search for meaning. In the courage of others, he found the courage to grow up himself.
Praise for Spots of a Leopard
“Your storytelling is powerful and moving … a tapestry that gets one thinking strong thoughts and asking important questions.” — Matthew Fox, author of The Hidden Spirituality of Men
“A true talent for getting people to open up and speak their hearts.” — The Weekender
“Beautifully crafted essays.” — Cape Argus
“By voicing his own doubts and questions and by openly reflecting on his own life, the journalistic stories get a beautiful human face.” — Olivia Umurerwa Rutazibwa, politics.be
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