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Melinda Ferguson
Born

Melinda Ferguson is a South African writer known for her works in the fields of memoir, non-fiction, and journalism.[1] Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ferguson's writing is characterized by its raw honesty, exploring themes of addiction, recovery, and personal transformation.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Ferguson was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and spent her formative years in the vibrant city. Her early life was marked by various challenges, including struggles with addiction, which would later become a central theme in her writing. Despite these challenges, Ferguson pursued her education with determination.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "EXCLUSIVE | Melinda Ferguson tells all on controversial book When Love Kills". TrueLove.
  2. ^ Mabena, Sipho. "Author Melinda Ferguson 'not scared', despite death threats over AKA and Tembe relationship book". City Press.
  3. ^ "Melinda Ferguson's 'When Love Kills: The Tragic Tale of AKA and Anele': "After Anele died, he was a mess" | Aka | Head Topics".
  4. ^ Google Books: Smacked. Penguin Random House South Africa. 2012-09-27. ISBN 978-0-14-352730-5. Retrieved 2024-04-25. ((cite book)): |website= ignored (help)