Beryl - Key Speaker
Beryl - Key Speaker
Beryl is the author of A Darker Shade of Pale, a South African memoir about life during apartheid. It is a remarkable story of her resilience.
In addition to her writing, Beryl is the Founder of One World Community Arts Network, a community project celebrating cultural diversity, and is the owner of C Major Events, an entertainment business. Beryl’s background is in administration in government. She is also impassioned by fundraising.
Her debut novel, A Darker Shade of Pale is one of a kind and her colour and style of seeing the world are decorated in an unquestionable way that makes it her own.
Beryl is a highly-regarded community representative. Her awards include the Celebrate African-Australia's Captain's Award for service to the South African Community and A Human Rights Award, from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Beryl is currently writing her second book and resides in Sydney, on the East Coast of Australia, with her husband, daughter, son, and grandchildren.
Hire for: Presentations, Workshops, Live Events, Conferences, Gatherings, Book Signings
“I loved your book! It was written as if you were telling a story — a story for SO many who just could not write, would not write, were scared to write or the memories were too painful. I think it was a very necessary book and will be a history for all generations. Memory is very important to share and express and you have done this!”
“This book moved me deeply. I read it when it first came out and still think about it. Such a sensitive exploration of a difficult topic, one that can easily fall to hate and blame. Instead, it is a quiet triumph of love and finding your own way in a world you are not allowed to fit into. So perfect.”
“I could not put this book down once I started, it made a flight from Sydney to Auckland wizz by! It is a very insightful and eye-opening piece of work all the while woven into a very gripping and beautifully crafted story, highly recommend!”
“I just finished reading ‘A darker shade of pale’. Beryl, what a testament! An enlightening read and very emotional at times when reality hit home! Thank you for putting into words what many of us held deep in our hearts unable to express.”