Prisoners of a Dream: The South African Mirage
In Leo Radista’s book, Prisoners of a Dream, the author addresses the politically charged context of South Africa, characterized by widespread ignorance and deliberate disinformation. This ignorance stems from the public’s heavy reliance on media for their understanding of complex issues without the means to fact-check. Meanwhile, disinformation campaigns further muddy the waters. Radista’s work gains significance against this backdrop of misinformation. He starts from the underreported 1982 Congressional hearings on “The Role of the Soviet Union, Cuba, and East Germany in Fomenting Terrorism in Southern Africa.” Radista conducts an extensive exploration of the neglected historical context, offering a meticulous analysis devoid of partisan bias. His writing is both clear and forceful, making the complex subject matter highly accessible. With Radista’s book, readers gain access to thoroughly documented facts, ultimately dispelling the need for continued deception of the American public. Radista presents a long-awaited reality check on this contentious issue.
