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A beautiful and significant memoir. I was entranced by this book. I began reading it to relive my own experiences of growing up on the Natal South Coast in the 1960s. The author's descriptions took me right back: the beaches, the climate, the vegetation, the culture, and even the coastal train are all described with affectionate precision. Her reference to amathungulu berries as `martin-gulus' gave me a `shock of recognition' at a distance of forty years. Her accuracy and honesty make this a valuable first-hand witness to what it was like to grow up there, then. As a direct contemporary of the author, I recognised the authenticity of her accounts of other life experiences that are similar to mine, such as the process of coming to Christian faith as a young adult or the controlled pain of emigrating with a young family. Again, I found that her recollections rang true, capturing with simplicity some of the complexity of these experiences. Canon Dr. David Holgate: Manchester Cathedral, UK Colour on My Wings traces a South African woman's life path, but it is far more than this. Shelley Wood Gauld combines her personal history with that of a turbulent country, facts about the environment she so loves, and profound insights into different spiritual paths that she and others have trod. The book bears witness to someone who has striven to put more meaning into her life and more color on her wings ; and, thereby, more color into ours. Maps, artworks and vibrant authentic prose guide us through this memorable life in process. Dr. Lindy Stiebel: Professor of English Studies, University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal, South Africa This account shines with wisdom, creativity and insight. Readers are taken on an international adventure into the rich cultures, religious diversity, lush geography and political turmoil of South Africa during the latter half of the twentieth century; and then on to the USA. It is a fascinating sojourn that enlightens and educates as it entertains. Exotic places and endearing people come vividly to life through the eyes and heart of this Renaissance woman. Rev. Dr. Melanie Rosa. United Methodist Church, Colorado USA

A beautiful and significant memoir. I was entranced by this book. I began reading it to relive my own experiences of growing up on the Natal South Coast in the 1960s. The author's descriptions took me right back: the beaches, the climate, the vegetation, the culture, and even the coastal train are all described with affectionate precision. Her reference to amathungulu berries as `martin-gulus' gave me a `shock of recognition' at a distance of forty years. Her accuracy and honesty make this a valuable first-hand witness to what it was like to grow up there, then. As a direct contemporary of the author, I recognised the authenticity of her accounts of other life experiences that are similar to mine, such as the process of coming to Christian faith as a young adult or the controlled pain of emigrating with a young family. Again, I found that her recollections rang true, capturing with simplicity some of the complexity of these experiences. Canon Dr. David Holgate: Manchester Cathedral, UK Colour on My Wings traces a South African woman's life path, but it is far more than this. Shelley Wood Gauld combines her personal history with that of a turbulent country, facts about the environment she so loves, and profound insights into different spiritual paths that she and others have trod. The book bears witness to someone who has striven to put more meaning into her life and more ""color on her wings""; and, thereby, more color into ours. Maps, artworks and vibrant authentic prose guide us through this memorable life in process. Dr. Lindy Stiebel: Professor of English Studies, University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal, South Africa This account shines with wisdom, creativity and insight. Readers are taken on an international adventure into the rich cultures, religious diversity, lush geography and political turmoil of South Africa during the latter half of the twentieth century; and then on to the USA. It is a fascinating sojourn that enlightens and educates as it entertains. Exotic places and endearing people come vividly to life through the eyes and heart of this Renaissance woman. Rev. Dr. Melanie Rosa. United Methodist Church, Colorado USA

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Shelley Wood Gauld, the daughter of a Zulu trading store owner in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was born in 1953 and is an educator and artist by profession. For over forty years, by means of teaching, art, writing and music- -as well as motherhood and international travel -- she has added much meaning to her life and 'colour to her wings'. Her distinctive story is vividly conveyed in this illustrated memoir. Cynthia (Cindy) Miller, the professional editor, is an accomplished Colorado poet and the winner of a National US Poetry Award. Grant Noel Wood is an accomplished South African watercolour artist.

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