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Book Reviews

A Woman Makes a Plan
B Y MA YE MUSK

When Maye Musk decided to make grey hair glam, she became an international cover model in her
sixties - a far cry from the single mother living in a small Durban apartment trying to make ends meet
to provide for her three kids. Things have not always been easy or glamorous for the mother of South
African-born entrepreneur Elon Musk.

She is a survivor of domestic abuse at the hands of her rst husband; she struggled emotionally and

nancially as a single mom; battled weight issues; and she had to restart her life and her practice as a Inspired Learners: Connected, Creative,
dietician in numerous new cities over and over again. & Courageous

In all of these accounts, Maye's indomitable spirit is apparent. She overcame her hardships with a no- The American International School of Johannesburg
nonsense attitude to become a global success at what she calls the 'prime of her life'. She also shares
hard-earned wisdom and frank, practical advice on career, family, health, adventure, and more. AISJ is a leading Pre-Kindergarten
through Grade 12 co-educational school founded in
Although you can't control everything, you can live a happier, healthier and fun- lled life at any age. 1982. AISJ is situated on two beautiful and spacious

All you have to do is make a plan.
campuses, with state-of-the-art facilities that serve
Price: R 246.00 Johannesburg and Pretoria. AISJ is a truly international
community which values and embraces the diversity of
its students, faculty and staff. AISJ offers a nurturing and
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The 5AM Club for all students. AISJ offers a balanced program with
B Y ROBIN SHARMA
emphasis on the four pillars:
Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Service Learning.
over twenty years ago. Now, in this life-changing book, you will discover the early-rising habit that has
helped so many of his clients accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and
feelings of aliveness. admissions@aisj-jhb.com
www.aisj-jhb.com
Through an enchanting, and often amusing, story about two struggling strangers who meet an
eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through:
• How great geniuses, business titans and the world's wisest people start their mornings to produce
astonishing achievements; 107 18 26

• A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded
with a ery drive to get the most out of each day;

• A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self- different student maximum number years of offering
renewal and personal growth; nationalities of students International
• ‘Insider-only’ tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial per class Baccalaureate

diversions so you enjoy fortune, in uence and a magni cent impact on the world.
Diploma Program
Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life
lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.
Price: R 292.00
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Miss Benson's Beetle of graduates go to different faculty of our educators
B Y R A CHEL JO Y CE global universities nationalities hold masters

An uplifting and redemptive story of a glorious female friendship against the odds. degrees
Margery Benson's life ended the day her father walked out of his study and never came back. Forty years
later, abandoning a dull job, she advertises for an assistant. The successful candidate is to accompany
Margery on an expedition to the other side of the world to search for a beetle that may or may not exist. 28 70 2

Enid Pretty is not who she had in mind, but together they will nd themselves drawn into an adventure

that exceeds all Margery's expectations, eventually finding new life at the top of a red mountain.
international trip sport & co-curricular campuses in
This is a story that is less about what can be found than the belief it might be found. It is an intoxicating opportunities in activities on offer Johannesburg & Pretoria
adventure story and it is also a tender exploration of a friendship between two unforgettable women the arts & athletics

that de es all boundaries.
Price: R 318.00

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