'Led by Shepherds' with Jeffrey Rakabe

About this episode

Jeffrey Rakabe discusses his book 'Led by Shepherds', exploring themes of masculinity, culture, and healing.

Jeffrey Rakabe explores his personal journey through his book 'Led by Shepherds' on this episode of The Podcast. The book blends memoir and social critique, reflecting on masculinity, culture, and healing, while sparking dialogue on tradition, identity, and change. Led by Shepherds begins with twelve-year-old Jeffrey Rakabe leaving his village to attend an initiation ceremony, believing it to be the key to his manhood. But the weeks-long rite of passage in the mountains is a far c...

People in this episode

Host: Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie

Guest: Jeffrey Rakabe

Topics covered

• personal journey
• masculinity
• culture
• healing
• tradition
• identity
• change

Keywords

• Jeffrey Rakabe
• Led by Shepherds
• masculinity
• culture
• healing
• tradition
• identity
• change

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Books & works: Led by Shepherds

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