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Awesome South Africa

...in case you ever wondered: Why South Africa?

'Awesome South Africa' will give you the answers, should you ever have wondered what makes South Africa and its people so special!

Awesome South Africa

'Awesome South Africa' is an amazing book, a South African best seller having sold already more than 50,000 books over the last four years. The book was also shortlisted for the South African Booksellers' Choice Award in 2011.

If you want to know more about this country and why South Africa is one of the best place on earth to live in, then this book is a 'MUST READ' for you! 

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Derryn Campbell, author of this fascinating book and one of the founders of the Awesome SA campaign, says it is not only about being positive but about making a difference. As there was no book available to highlight the great aspects about living in South Africa, she decided to compile facts and trivia in a fun and entertaining way to share her vision.

What's Awesome South Africa about?

The 224 pages of "Awesome South Africa" are filled with intriguing pictures, which pretty much capture every facette of life in South Africa. You will find funny stories, moving memories, hilarious jokes and you will want to read on and on.

The book which is available in hard- as well as in softcover, gives you a wide range of facts and trivia about South Africa on well designed pages. The high quality of this book with its exceptionally well thought of graphic layout is making this coffee table book a wonderful gift for friends and family. The book is also available for branding should you consider buying it as corporate gift.

Derryn Campbell's book will not only make South Africans feel proud of their country, but also show us expats, tourists and foreigners a fascinating reflection of the land and its people. It will leave you stunned and excited and give great insights into this "unique and crazy country".

As Raymond Ackerman, founder of Pick 'n Pay put it:

"This book is a vibrant edition not only for South Africans, but for overseas people to get a feel of the excitement and variety we have here in South Africa."

Just as Derryn intends to show South Africa: The best, greatest, craziest, biggest, and funniest - Awesome South Africa will intrigue you, make you laugh, astonish and astound you.

Go to Derryn's AwesomeSouthAfrica.co.za website here.

Derryn's new book

And if you get more insights into living in this beautiful country, make sure you get her newest book 'Living in South Africa' which was created by Derryn and Regina to give even more insights into the make-up of this country. Also unique and one of a kind, this South Africa handbook which was only published in April 2014, received lots of praise at the Cape Town book fair in June this year and is already very popular with locals and expats from all over the world.

'Living in South Africa' provides facts and information, handy tips and hints for expats, tourists, foreigners and locals on topics such as housing, working, education, business customs as well as information about the country, its people and cultures and provinces, really everything related to living in South Africa.

Another MUST-READ if you want to know more about South Africa.


If you are interested in more in-depth, well-researched, up-to-date information and more South Africa facts:

Order your copy of the Living in South Africa guidebook directly from us. Simply click on the button below and find relevant information how and where to buy the book. 


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