If you want to understand the society Nelson Mandela grew up in, this is definitely THE book I would recommend. About the author: Born on this day in 1903, Alan Paton was a South African author and anti-apartheid activist. The … Continue reading Book Review: Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton
A bittersweet tale with plenty of insights into the meaning of life, our need for connection and some truly delightful illustrations. A book I recommend in preparation for the festivities to come. Continue reading Book review: The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The rating for this book on Goodreads is a solid one, however many were disappointed by this collection of poems, with some readers even questioning whether
“these poems are just
words
randomly separated
by hitting enter”
(what about free verse?) Continue reading Book Review: milk and honey, by Rupi Kaur
Meet Claudia and Frieda, two sisters who desperately prayed for an unwanted, unborn babe to live; “so deeply concerned were we with the health and safe delivery of Pecola’s baby we could think of nothing but our own magic: if we planted the seeds, and said the right words over them, they would blossom, and everything would be all right. Continue reading The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison – Book review and images to explore
A wonderful story “that will make you believe in God”… whether Martel fulfils this claim or not is another story … but with a bit of imagination, unity can be visualised, and from an abstract concept it can become a reality 🙂 Continue reading Book review: Thoughts and more on Life of Pi (part 1 of 2)
This book is ideal for any World Cup enthusiast. It covers all the World Cup tournaments from their beginnings in Uruguay in 1930 until the 2014 championship, where Germany lifted the cup. It is packed with interesting facts and images. Continue reading Still in time to brush up on your World Cup trivia… with this Official History
