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The Real Interior

By:Nthabi Taukobong

If you do not know who Nthabi Taukobong is,fetch your life!
"As one of the first black and very recognisable faces of interior Design in Africa,Nthabi Taukobong was thrust into the limelight from the very start of her profession. Spanning a career of more than 23 years she has worked on esteemed,residential and leisure projects for presidents,African royalty,captains of industry and five-star hotels,to name a few."
Now,it is very rare to find a book you cannot put down,and this is one of those books.
I was very fortunate to have a conversation with Miss Nthabi,she is I must say a very kind,warm-hearted and humble woman.
She was kind enough to gift me her book which I had the absolute joy reading.
Miss Taukobong's journey shows us that the words "first" and "black" have the most immense connotations. She shares her travel journeys which started when she was invited to be a Rotary Exchange Student after highschool. Showing her the beautiful but cold Calgary,Canada. It is there she learns to present in a boardroom and prepares herself for the future.
She also takes us through her journey with heartbreak,bad financial decisions, motherhood,to being an entrepreneur.
I loved the use of humour,sarcasm and the cliff hangers. The writer allows the reader to fully immerse yourself in her shoes.
 This book is a true testiment that purpose is not a destination but a journey. For this reason I give it a 5/5.

You can find her book at loot.co.za

Comments

  1. Estelle Malala18 March 2021 at 00:07

    Great work, would love to read her book! 😅

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  2. Unknown18 March 2021 at 02:22

    I'm not really a bibliophile but I must say, judging by your review I'm impressed and it left me wanting for more. I might as well buy the book and read it, even though it's going to take me years to finish it.😂

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    1. Anonymous18 March 2021 at 02:34

      Its not that bad trust me🤣and it has a great storyline

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  3. Unknown18 March 2021 at 02:43

    I would read this book based on your review, the description is top tier and this lady seems to have an interesting life.

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  4. Tshwanii18 March 2021 at 03:41

    This is a great review! As soon as I get the time I will read the book.❤️

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  5. Unknown18 March 2021 at 07:43

    This is good work ❤️❤️❤️
    The Best

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