Lindi Tardif

Best-selling Author |Founder| Lawyer

About the Book

A black woman who suffered the outrages of apartheid - including the murder of her father - shares her outlook on her struggles with humanity and forgiveness.

"Lindi Tardif tells an awesome story of breaking the mental chains of racist apartheid and building a life of freedom and meaning. 'Inspirational' is an overused word, but in this case it's the best way to describe her book.” — Benjamin Pogrund Recipient of the National Order of Ikhamanga in Silver; author of books about Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, Nelson Mandela, the Press under apartheid, and Israel and apartheid; and former Deputy Editor, Rand Daily Mail, Johannesburg.

"Lindi's account of the evils of racism is moving and her comments on the way forward are compelling though I would implore us to keep in mind that we were created by God as one human race and that seeing ourselves as separate races keeps us trapped in the deception of racism." — Evangelist Alveda King American activist; author of several books including King Truths: 21 Keys To Unlocking Your Spiritual Potential, America Return To God; and Executive Director, Civil Rights for the Unborn with Priests for Life.

“Without grasping for hyperbole or sensationalism, Lindi Tardif has written about some of the most difficult circumstances of life in the most human of terms. She takes the reader through situations that would leave most people hardened, hateful, and bitter and then shows us that there is another way. It is the way of forgiveness and ultimately, the way of love. Love of life, love of family, love of her fellow people, and love of God. This book is the illumination of a path that is too frequently left unnoticed in the shadows and passed by. Lindi has a lot to say, and it is worth the time to read it, and then some.” — Dale Font Conservative Leader, Woodinville, Washington State.

“Beyond a beautifully moving and deeply engaging account of family and identity and of race and reconciliation, in Daughter of Apartheid, Lindi adroitly navigates the ups and downs of her life as a woman of color, and deftly weaves richly-hued vignettes of some of her compatriots in and out of the primary narrative. Tracing her extraordinary journey from the dusty, apartheid-era townships of segregated South Africa to the shiny spires of corporate America, the book also provides a reflective ‘must read’ at critical milieus in both these nations’ histories, serving as a thoughtful bridge between White and Black readers and those of every shade in between, and charting a profoundly practical course for both decision-makers and their diverse constituents alike toward the more perfect union that we are all beholden to. Her richly rewarding narrative ultimately serves as a call to action, challenging the reader to think more deeply and emboldening us to act courageously, moving us beyond fear and toward hope.” — Sebastian Matthews Board Director, Global Evergreen Alliance

My Mercer Island coverage on my daughter's book

6/27/2021

Voice of America: How Ubuntu could change the face of US police brutality

6/19/2020

Criminal justice reform proposals.

Witsies around the World

10/31/2019

Profile on Daughter of Apartheid book and career.

Sunday Times Book Review

10/27/2019

Daughter of Apartheid clinches 4 stars!

Transforming our journeys to healing

10/15/2019

Review of Daughter of Apartheid by Dzikamai Bere, National Director at the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association.

The tsotsis in the car

8/2/2019

Almost jackrolled on the streets of Soweto!

Five traits of resilient people - how you can get them too!

Published first on May 9, 2020 on Thrive Global

Ubuntu policing: from brutality to humanity

Published first on Medium on June 10, 2020.

Black Lives, Votes, and Choices Matter: Problems, Protests, and Politics

Published first on Medium on November 15, 2020.

Safeguarding the Idea and Ideals of America

Published first on Medium on December 3, 2020.

George Floyd Dies in Police Custody in MN

A black man is killed in Minneapolis during an arrest

Learn MoreMay 25, 2020

Protests Start in MN and Spread Throughout Country

Protesters rise up to demand racial justice

Learn MoreMay 26, 2020

Democrats Unveil “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act“

Legislation introduced by Democrats in Congress

Learn MoreJun 08, 2020

Trump Signs Executive Order

“Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities” Signed

Learn MoreJun 16, 2020

Republican Senators Unveil “Justice Act”

Republicans in Senate, led by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) shared their law enforcement practices reform proposals.

Learn MoreJun 17, 2020

Senate Democrats Block Republican Justice Act

GOP denied 60 votes needed on procedural vote to start debate on the Bill

Learn MoreJun 24, 2020

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Passed by House

House of Representatives passes statute

Learn MoreJun 25, 2020

Comparative Analysis of Legislation

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act v. Senate Republican Bill v. Pres. Trump Executive Order

Learn MoreAug 02, 2020

What Can You Do?

Urge your Senators to support the Justice in Policing Act!

Learn MoreAug 16, 2020

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