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In early 1977, the authorities announced the endof manual labor and arranged some type of work for usto do in the courtyard, so we could spend our days inour section. The end of manual labor was liberating. Icould now spend the day reading, writing letters,discussing issues with my comrades, or preparinglegal documents. The free time also allowed me topursue what became two of my favorite hobbies onRobben Island: gardening and tennis. To survive in prison, one must develop ways totake satisfaction in one’s daily life. One can feelfulfilled by washing one’s clothes so that they are
In early 1977, the authorities announced the endof manual labor and arranged some type of work for usto do in the courtyard, so we could spend our days in section. The end of manual labor was liberating. Icould now spend the day reading, writing letters , discussing issues with my comrades, or preparinglegal documents. The free time also allowed me topursue what became two of my favorite hobbies onRobben Island: gardening and tennis. To survive in prison, one must develop ways totake feelfulfilled by washing one’s clothes so that they are