The Shattered Jewel By S.H. Fynes-Clinton

The Shattered Jewel By S.H. Fynes-Clinton

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Signed by the Author on the Title page.

Softcover

ISBN 9780797441460

Publisher: Stan Fynes-Clinton 2010

Used- Very Good, The wraps are slightly shelf rubbed,edge worn, bumped. Inscribed on the front first page. Internally clean, excellent binding.

Stan Fynes-Clinton is of 1820 settler stock on his mothers side, and was born in Salisbury (now Harare), Southern Rhodesia, in 1936. He was educated at the Bulawayo Convent, Rhodes Estate Preparatory Primary School (REPS) and Plumtree Secondary School.On leaving school in 1955, he joined the Native Affairs Department, later to become the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and rose to the position of District Commissioner in 1967. During his twenty-five years service in the ministry he was posted to fifteen districts throughout Southern Rhodesia/Rhodesia and made a close study of African customs. After independence in 1980, interference by politicians made his position untenable, resulting in his resignation from the ministry in January 1981.The recent serious economic decline in Zimbabwe has forced him to continue working at a time when his expectation had been to enjoy the security and peace of retirement.

Stan Fynes-Clinton provides an amazing insight into the history of Rhodesia and the challenges that members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs faced during the terrorist wars of 1962-1979. Stan had a very difficult and traumatic childhood, but this was the beginning of forming the character and integrity of an individual who was totally dedicated to his country, to serving others and to striving for a solution that would bring about a peaceful transition to an orderly government involving both black and white citizens of Rhodesia. Loved and respected by his staff, his colleagues, and both the black and white communities he served Stan has left a legacy which will long be remembered. His efforts in sharing his knowledge by training young officer cadets made a lasting impression on the lives of those whose lives he impacted. Reading this book will both educate you and enthrall you as you see Rhodesia through the eyes of one who loved his country both then and now as the new country of Zimbabwe.