Peter Godwin is a Zimbabwean author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker born on December 4, 1957. He is renowned for his poignant memoirs such as "Mukiwa: A White Boy in Africa," which chronicles his experiences growing up in Rhodesia during the civil war era. Godwin studied law at Cambridge University and international relations at Oxford University before embarking on a career in journalism, contributing to prominent publications like The Sunday Times and National Geographic. His works often explore themes of identity, conflict, and the tumultuous history of Zimbabwe, earning him several literary accolades.