Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mdantsane Breathing


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The result was   delete. JForget 00:29, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Mdantsane Breathing

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Non notable book. Only relevant external link is to a local paper review. google shows a total of 38 hits. Book published by authors own publisher. Disputed prod noq (talk) 19:08, 25 March 2010 (UTC)
 * "Dr Mitra commemorates a crucial space in South Africa's legacy of human resilience, a township that warrants immediate recognition because of its importance in the saga against apartheid. Having already played a significant part in the history of its healing, he now brings his talents as writer and artist to evoke poignant moments in that history, and to bring awareness to the rest of the world." Shreekumar Varma —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shubhoshreemitra (talk • contribs) 20:12, 25 March 2010 (UTC)
 * "Dr. Mitra is a fine writer and artist with important things to relate to readers everywhere. If has been my honor and pleasure to publish a number of his poems and paintings, and I highly recommend his work. His is a valuable contribution to post-apartheid South African poetry and art. (As far as the comment below, his credentials are in his bio)." -- Michael R. Burch —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.94.255.162 (talk) 20:36, 25 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Quotes like that don't help. What credentials do those parties have? Ten Pound Hammer, his otters and a clue-bat • (Many otters • One bat • One hammer) 20:48, 25 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Literature-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 00:45, 26 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Poetry-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 00:46, 26 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Delete. The only thing that's there is one review in the Daily Dispatch (here) and a mention in the same paper, here. Not a notable book. Drmies (talk) 15:53, 26 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Delete An article about the author of the poem might be possible - I couldn't really say at the moment. An article about a self-published book of poems - no. Especially not when couched in such a load of peacock phrasing, and being rather redolent of spam.... Peridon (talk) 21:12, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Shreekumar Varma is a well known author and poet and is included in Wiki. The focus is on Mdantsane which remains a victim of the apartheid era. Mdantsane never came in the limelight like Soweto because it remained under Ciskei, a homeland created by the apartheid government. With due respect, I must say that the Wiki reviewers are not aware of the history of Mdantsane. Even the article on Mdantsane in Wiki does not mention much. I included the role of Cecelia Makiwane Hospital in that article for which I would thank you for accepting it. This book is about a surgeon's life in a black township hospital from the apartheid years and depicted in watercolors and poetry. This is the first book ever written on Mdantsane. It would be a part of the struggle and after democracy has been achieved. I request you to please include this book which would bring an international attention to the sufferings of the people of Mdantsane.Shubhoshreemitra (talk) 20:18, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia is not a campaign forum to promote things. The book does not appear to meet notability requirements and appeals like that above do not change that. noq (talk) 23:34, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
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