This deeply personal memoir unfolds the intimate journey of a single mother navigating love, loss and healing
GAZETTE REPORTER
In just 74 pages, Fugitive Reflections packs a lifetime of emotion, resilience and self-discovery into its poetic prose. Self-published by Larona Tlhobogang, this deeply personal memoir unfolds the intimate journey of a single mother navigating love, loss and healing.
A final-year General Nursing student with dreams of specialising in psychiatric nursing, Tlhobogang pours her heart into this work, aiming to inspire and connect readers through her story.
Writing has always been a refuge for her. “I went to therapy when I was younger and found writing a means of expressing my thoughts,” she said in an interview. Her passion for literature blossomed during her junior secondary school years when she began to study English Literature. However, her inspiration for Fugitive Reflections emerged from a deeply personal ordeal of falling in love, becoming pregnant, and discovering infidelity.
Love, pain and reflection
These painful experiences became the catalyst for her poetic memoir, which she describes as “touching, personal, and resonating.”
She wrote not just to tell her story but to create a mirror for readers to find pieces of themselves. The memoir blends art, poetry, storytelling and the author’s nursing knowledge, aiming to provide a holistic approach to healing. It is also a love letter to her daughter, offering advice and reflections that transcend time.
Targeted at young parents and women from all walks of life, Fugitive Reflections addresses themes of vulnerability, strength and self-discovery. “Let’s journey through the echoes of love, loss and the relentless pursuit of self,” Tlhobogang writes, encapsulating the essence of her work. Her reflections are deeply personal yet universal, resonating with women who are single, married, with or without children.
Vulnerability and storytelling
Tlhobogang’s vision for Fugitive Reflections extends beyond its pages. A Webinar in early 2025 will create a platform to discuss the book’s themes, featuring contributors such as editors and proofreaders. A physical book launch is also planned for mid-2025, with pre-orders currently available by contacting the author directly. For pre-orders book lovers can reach the author at +267 77 665 995.