Paper book STARPAK ISBN 978-83-660-2444-1 Polish 160 pages

First Sense (Pierwszy Zmysł) presents a reporter's mosaic portrait of contemporary South Africa based on the experience of Adela and Tobiasz Lemański, lay missionaries who taught at a school for the blind in South Africa for two years. The book gives voice to their students and combines personal stories with historical context to show how sound, faith and everyday life intersect in a society still marked by the legacy of apartheid.

Advantages

The narrative focuses on firsthand testimonies from blind pupils, offering an uncommon perspective on South African society that emphasizes acoustic experience and social memory. The authors blend field observation with historical references, producing a structured reportage built from short, interconnected scenes that create a cohesive picture of present-day South Africa.

Suitable for

• Readers interested in contemporary African reportage
• Students of cultural studies and social history
• Those researching disability, education and sensory experience
• People seeking non-fiction accounts grounded in on-site fieldwork

Key specifications

• Format: paperback (paper book)
• Language: Polish (original text)
• Pages: 160
• Size: 150 mm x 205 mm
• Publisher/Brand: STARPAK
• EAN: 9788366024441
• MPN: 336130

How to use

Read the book as a focused reportage: follow the individual scenes and testimonies to build an overall understanding of the social and historical issues presented. Use the book as source material for study, discussion groups or seminars on African studies, social history, inclusive education or sensory ethnography. Its mosaic structure allows reading by chapters or short sections without losing the larger narrative thread.

Usage recommendations

For academic or teaching use, pair the book with secondary sources on South African history and disability studies to contextualize testimonies. For leisure reading, allow time to reflect on the personal narratives and how they relate to wider historical processes.