Book Reviews
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Why You Should Read My Favorite Author, Khaya Dlanga
Social commentator, marketing executive, and author Khaya Dlanga surprised us with his latest book, Life is Like That Sometimes. I say “us” as a bold assumption that there’s more than just me who admires Khaya’s work and has enjoyed his… Continue reading
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CURRENT READ: FINDING ME BY VIOLA DAVIS
Viola is as authentic in this book as she comes across in her interviews. I admire the grace with which Viola Davis reflects on her parents. She shares how their shortcomings affected her, while also honoring their stories and the… Continue reading
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Book Reflection: ‘Allow Me to Introduce Myself’ by Onyi Nwabineli
Rating: 2.5 stars ‘Allow Me to Introduce Myself’ by Onyi Nwabineli is written from the perspective of Anuri, a young adult woman who was forced into becoming a child social media influencer by her fame and money-driven stepmom. It tackles… Continue reading
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Breaking Out of My Bookish Shell: Why I Started a BookTube Channel Despite My Fears
Are you a book lover contemplating starting a YouTube channel but feeling held back by fear or self-doubt? I’ve been there. As someone who spent years tucked away behind a faceless Instagram account and book blog, the idea of launching… Continue reading
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Book Reflection: Call Me Woman by Ellen Kuzwayo
Call Me Woman by Ellen Kuzwayo helped me understand the women who raised me and, ultimately, introduced me to parts of myself. As I write this review, one question from the beginning of the book comes to mind: “Where is… Continue reading
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Interesting Facts About Ellen Kuzwayo
Ellen Kuzwayo is the author of my current read, Call Me Woman Who was Ellen Kuzwayo, a South African woman and author of three books, including ‘Call Me Woman’, which I am currently reading? It is Women’s Month in SA,… Continue reading
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First Impressions: Call Me Woman, by Ellen Kuzwayo
Please note: This is a review of three chapters of the book. Stay tuned for a full review after I have completed the book. If you, like me, and millions of fellow South Africans, are a critic of the state… Continue reading
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Review: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
This book has transformed my perspective on fostering genuine connections. After purchasing ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie years ago, I finally decided to dive into it. Initially uncertain about my motivation for buying the book,… Continue reading
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