Tag: Books

  • Don’t Panic – Alan Knott-Craig

    I was browsing around my local Fascination books earlier this week, trying to look for a book to keep me occupied while being beaten down by the “Internet flu” that seems to be doing the rounds.

    And then I picked a book called “Don’t Panic” by Alan Knott Craig Jr., the MD if IBurst. Many of you may recall that earlier this year, a blog post of an email that Alan had sent to all the Iburst staff, became an overnight phenomenon. Basically the just of the email was that we should all just take a step back and try not to look at all the negatives that the country is(was) experiencing. Don’t worry about load-shedding, and don’t start packing for Perth.

    The email grew into a phenomenon, and started getting loads of replies, and an idea was born into, that a book should be published of all the positives that people see in this country. And so the book “Don’t panic” was published by Penguin books and Iburst. It is a very easy read and at only R50(Discounted to R42.50 at Kalahari), its a bargain. The book basically consists of letters written by ordinary South Africans, right from a 12 year old boy, right up to some well known celebrities and South African dignitaries.

    What also is really cool, is at the end of the book, they pose the question: “So what now ?”, and offer links to a couple of websites & blogs that offer “Good South African News”. Included in this list is our very own Local Blogebrity “Nic the Greek” from SARocks.co.za. Nice one Nic !

    But I want to share this awesome book. So I had a brainwave, that I’m going to share it with the SA blogosphere. If you are keen and want to read the book, then leave a comment below, and send me your postal address. I will then send the book to you, and as soon as you done with it, you can write a post, and share it with the next person, and post it along to them. And carry on like that and that way everyone can read and be inspired by this fantastic book. Or if you want your own copy order one from Kalahari.net

  • Book Review: In Black and White – The Jake White Story

    After having placed my order through Kalahari.net for my Jake White book, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. And what a read it was. I honestly couldn’t put the book down for 2 weeks (ok, so I did to sleep).

    The book covers everything from Jake’s days at Jeppe right through to winning the world cup. It even goes on to include his reasons behind his recent resignation. What was interesting is the bonds he built with specific players in the team. What many of us don’t realise is that a large majority of the world cup squad was made up of Jake Whites 2002 U-21 World Cup winning squad. He built personal relationships with the players, which as we have seen, has benefited the team, and players.

    I got a pingback from Henre’s blog this morning, questioning the timing of the release of the book. Its perfect. Who wouldn’t want to read the stories from the inner sanctums of SA rugby, while finding out about a world cup winning squad. The story may have been a whole lot more different if we didn’t win the world cup, but the whole story before the World Cup win is just as intriguing. All just before Christmas. The publishers have already sold out of the first print of 60,000 160,000 (thanks Henre) copies, and more are being printed. If you would like a stocking filler, that will keep you occupied on the beach, get this book.

  • In Black and White: The Jake White story

    The new Jake White Autobiography is being launched today, and I have just finished placing my order on Kalahari.net. The book covers all of Jake Whites rugby coaching career from the Days at Jeppe Boys right through to the win at the Rugby World Cup earlier this year.

    Synopsis:

    “In Black and White traces the life story of Springbok rugby coach Jake White, right up to and including the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The first man to coach the Springboks for four successive seasons, White’s rise to the top job in SA Rugby is a journey of intense determination to succeed against all odds: a troubled childhood, coming to terms with the fact that he would never wear a provincial or Springbok blazer, starting out as a school coach, to his eventual elevation to arguably the toughest job in world sport. White takes readers into rugby’s inner sanctum, where politicking and hidden agendas sometimes supersede the best interests of the sport, and relates the incredible highs and desperate lows of being part of the Springbok set-up. Riveting, controversial, sometimes amusing and often unbelievable, White’s story will both absorb and astound. “

    The book is priced at a reasonable R151, which seems to be cheaper than most book stores, and the great thing is they deliver within 24 Hours. I am sure that this book is going to be an awesome read, and check back next week for my review.

    Get it now from Kalahari here