Book review: New Jeremy Maggs book – My Final Answer
A behind the scenes account of what happens in the newsroom by this much-admired media personality (and a few more new releases, too).
Jeremy Maggs – journalist, tv and radio presenter, and all round good-guy – informs and entertains in My Final Answer, which is crammed with behind the scenes glimpses, anecdotes and stories about some of the biggest, newsiest events that have gripped South Africa over the past couple of decades. Macmillan, available at exclusivebooks.co.za.
Also look out for … a collection of new releases worth exploring. Conscious Manifestation by Jonti Mayer, who says ‘master your life and your business from the inside out’ in this manual for insight, inspiration and creating a life of infinite possibility. Shefah Publishing Company.
The Cambridge Code – One Simple Test to Uncover Who You Are by Dr Emma Loveridge and Dr Curly Moloney, who boast this book will improve your life, work, relationships, parenting and well-being, and has access to a free personality test included. Bluebird Books for Life.
Mind Your Own Business by Nevi Letcher – with a dozen crucial lessons on entrepreneurship and offering a fresh perspective, savvy advice and practical measures to put into place, this is the ultimate business handbook, perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. Nevi Letcher.
It’s Not a Big Thing in Life by 77-year-old Arnie Witkin started as a series of writings meant for his grandchildren. He writes, with the knowledge only a 77 year old can have, and much humour, about everything from the principles of success to love and relationships, from sex, work and money to coping with illness, from facing difficult challenges to using humour as a coping strategy. Perfect for grandparents and their adult grandchildren … loved it! Angel Glow Press.
Why are black women the most impoverished and vulnerable South Africans to this day? What can we learn by exploring the lives of women, both past and present. In You Have Struck A Rock, Gugulethu Mhlungu explores women fighting for their power in South Africa. Kwela Books
