About Cobus van der Merwe

A descendant of Dutch Settlers who docked on the Cape Of Good Hope, South Africa in 1652, Cobus van der Merwe has been an American for the past twenty-two years.

Professional Background

He is an electrical engineer, a viticulturalist, does jail ministering, and is an inventor recognized by Who’s Who of American Inventors and Who’s Who Worldwide. Most of the stories in this volume are recollections of people he knew or stories told to him by South Africans and Americans. They are realistic, interesting stories that make enjoyable reading but also have a sobering effect.

Family

Cobus van der Merwe is married to Reta Rood. They have three sons, one daughter, and seven grandchildren.