Tuesday top 5- Books to add to your personal library

Have you been reading lately?

Reading for a long time was deemed something tedious to do, only because of that English teacher who would ask for volunteers to read passages from the class reader. To some that was the most terrifying thing to do, in most cases the teacher was only assisting the student to gain confidence in their reading. Unfortunately that is not how it was relayed to the student. I must admit that I was quite the opposite, I thoroughly enjoyed reading, used to spend most of my lunch breaks exchanging books at the library.

It is satisfying to see that people are giving reading a chance, I encourage any types of reading. whether it is the local news paper or your favourite blog and magazine, anything. It is important to expand your knowledge beyond what you know, learning new words, phrases. You might think that those things are unnecessary but you might just get surprised.

We need to encourage our friends and acquaintances, to put the phones down and escape the world for an hour or two and read a book.  Someone once said '' A little reading is all the therapy a person needs sometimes''.


Here are some books that you can add to your personal library:

Cult Sister - Lesley Smailes

Having decided upon taking a gap year after matriculating, Lesley  Smailes went on a venture to America. Her mother gave her a  warning not to join any cults or get married. She did the complete opposite and joined what is to be the most dangerous existing cults. She vividly shares her journey throughout this ordeal.

Being a black Springbok : The Thando Manana Story

In this book the former Springbok player, paints his life story vividly sharing the ups and downs he encountered throughout his life. He has become a stern advocate for the advancements of black people particularly in the sports fraternity. The obstacles, tribulations and successes has lead him to this book. Authored by Sibusiso Mjikeliso.

 

 

 

A-Z Of Amazing South African Women

This book is dedicated to the extraordinary women of South Africa, in each Alphabet women are celebrated with short essays, describing their efforts. It also has illustrations that boldly depict  the strong courageous women they are. Author: Ambre Nicolson

Dreams, Betrayal and Hope

In this  book Ramphele Mamphela, speaks about how the ANC of  1994 is non-existent. Touching on the different struggles that still persist till this day, whether it is inequality, poverty and lack of economic freedom. Sharing that it is of utter importance to find solutions that will lead to the promotion of social justice and equality for everybody. It is time,’ she says, ‘to reimagine the country and its future. We owe this to our children’s children. We dare not fail.’

Forbes Africa: Africa's Billionaires

This book focuses on how entrepreneurs can heavily influence Africa's economy through the creation of jobs. it also reflects on how billionaires across the African continent got to where they are. Chris Bishop the author gets to interact with these billionaires such as Patrice Motsepe, Aiko Dangote Stephan Saad and many more. This book will motivate you to push yourself to reach for your dreams.


























These are some books you can get your hands on. There are various book clubs one can join to exchange books and thoughts. Public libraries also have good books on their shelves, its up to us to explore them.


Which book is next on your list ? and which book is your all time favourite. Lets share:)