![]() ![]() After her death, Amanda and the other women heed to Beauty's words, swearing an oath to avoid unsafe sex, even with their husbands.īorn during 1943, Magona was born in the village of Gungululu in rural Eastern Cape of South Africa. She warns them to treat their intimate relationships with lovers carefully, unlike her unfaithful husband who gave her HIV/AIDS. On her deathbed, Beauty begs Amanda to protect herself and the other women from dying prematurely like her. They come to find out that Beauty contracted HIV/AIDS. Yet to their surprise, Beauty becomes very sick and passes away after six weeks of battling her illness. It seems like nothing can shake the deep bond they have. This journey starts with five best friends known as FFF: Edith, Cordelia, Amanda, Doris, and Beauty. This novel tells the story of four women who cope with the lost of their best friend. It was published during 2011 by NB Publishing. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousīeauty's Gift is a compelling story written by Sindiwe Magona. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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