Now is the Time for Running

Michael Williams is a writer of plays, musicals, operas and novels and the Managing Director of Cape Town Opera in South Africa. He has written operas for young people based on African mythology as well as the libretti for symphonic operas that have premiered around the world. Michael is bringing Porgy and Bess and the Nelson Mandela Trilogy operas to the UK in June 2012

"The triumph of human endeavour against a harrowing landscape... A gripping, powerful tale that will more than touch your soul. Quite simply, this story needs to be read." Jason Wallace, multi-award-winning author of 'Out of Shadows' "A wonderfully written, thought-provoking novel... It deserves a wide audience." Bali Rai "From the dusty fields of Zimbabwe to the refugee camps of South Africa, this is a heartbreaking, unputdownable tale of prejudice, resilience and brotherly love." -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller "Gripping, suspenseful and deeply compassionate" Kirkus Review "This is a moving and important story about the brutality that takes place when dictators rule and hatred mounts. But it is ultimately uplifting when, united by football, a group of South African refugees reach the Street Soccer World Cup final." -- Vanessa Lewis Bookseller