Readers share their favourite books

Two of our readers have shared three of their favourite reads:

Bobo Lukhele: The way I see it -The musings of a black woman in the rainbow nation by Lerato Tshabalala
In this book Lerato expresses her opinions on issues she sees as challenges and some have become a norm for many South Africans. She depicts life in the democratic South Africa and tells of how social media has changed our lives. Many topics are covered in this book, car guards demanding coins in parking lots, helpers referrred to as “Aunties” and different race and cultures. Well, I guess it depends on the individual and how society has influenced all of us. Black handymen are also not spared from the author’s wrath and she prefers not to hire them. Relationships are also dissected in this book and it comes with a warning. It is guaranteed to offend many.

Theodorah Masilela: I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb

At the age of 12, Malala, a Pakistan girl has to pay a price for actively playing a role in something she strongly believes in – Education. The book gives a glimpse into her life and her family where she gets courage from her father, a principal and well respected man in the community. A quote that stands out for me in the book is: “I speak not for myself but for those without a voice and those who have fought for their rights. Their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunities and their right to be educated.”
Malala is a book that would make you appreciate living in a democratic country like ours. It is also suitable for all age groups who will find it meaningful.

So why not grab one of these books and embark on a journey of reading to develop yourself. Remember a reading nation is a winning nation!

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