Delighted to share the news of the return of Jo Robinson with a new book just in time for Christmas. A non-fiction look at what makes us human. The Secret Life of Humans: Reflections on the Good, the Bad and the Painful.
About the book
What makes us human? Sadly most people hide the most interesting and helpful of these things away. We walk around with facades in place of who we believe people will like, respect, and love. We pretend to be what we are not. In so doing we are losing touch with our own humanity, and progressively, individually and as societies, moving farther and farther away from who and what we really are. This book delves into the dangers of this.
It explores reality and the things that hurt and hinder humanity. The things that if we finally begin to consider could save ourselves and the world we live on if we would only take the time to ponder them.
No holds are barred in the examination of mental aberration, societal aberration, the things that people prefer to pretend not to see in the world and also inside themselves. Finally it suggests ways that logic and conscious acceptance of fact can change the things that we hide in the shadows.
Head over to buy the book: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
A selection of other books by Jo Robinson
One of the recent reviews for African Me and Satellite TV by Kevin Cooper
A truly remarkable and beautiful story. I was drawn to this book because my great aunt lived in Zimbabwe for may years. I had heard some tales form her in person. Reading this book really gave me some more insight as to the goings on in Zimbabwe around the same time. I don’t want to give away too much away. The story is really about suzette and how her gardener, Christopher see her for the great person the she really is. She is totally oblivious to Christopher’s modest interest in her until the Sherman’s arrive and disrupt life as she knows it.
The Sherman’s are hateful and deeply racist and are the kind of people that you don’t want to mess with. They are capable of anything. After beating their maid, a fragile old woman (who is treated more like a slave) they leave her for dead at the side of a road. Christopher finds her and brings her to the Hertzog’s. Suzette takes her in and makes her part of the family…it is then that she begins to get to know Christopher better. But the Sherman’s are not happy with Suzette caring for “their” maid and decide to exact revenge for the interference. Twisting things to make it look like suzette is in the wrong. Things turn from nasty to evil for suzette and her household and, if you will allow,the plot thickens.
Read the other reviews and buy the books: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
Follow Jo on: Goodreads
About Jo Robinson
Jo Robinson currently resides in her homeland, South Africa, after having lived in rural Zimbabwe for many years. Her obsessive affection for the African continent, most humans, and all creatures feathered and furred are what inspire her writing. Her stories are mostly about people, and the sometimes dark twists that life takes. She also writes science fiction/fantasy, humour, and horror, not being one to restrict herself.
Find out more about Jo’s author services: https://africolonialstories.wordpress.com/indie-author-services/
Connect to Jo
Blog: https://africolonialstories.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/J-C-Robinson-405248799532723
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jorobinson176
Thank you for dropping in today and I hope you will head over to discover more about Jo’s new book.. thanks Sally.
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
NEW RELEASE from Jo Robinson 👍😃
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Thank you Chris! XXX
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Welcome, Jo 🤗❤️🤗
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This looks like a great book. Best of luck with it, Jo. Thanks for sharing, Sally 🙂
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Thank you Harmony! XXX
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Thanks Harmony..hugsx
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I just downloaded my copy! Looking forward to readng this one 🙂
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Fantastic Harmony thank you..hugsx
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More thank you Harmony! I hope you enjoy the craziness of it. X
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Thank you for this Sally – you are fabulous as always! XXXX
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My pleasure Jo..hugs ♥
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Reblogged this on Jo Robinson and commented:
A huge thank you to Sally Cronin for sharing my nrw non-fiction book on her fabulous Christmas Bookstore. I hope it will resonate with many, and even though I’m sure it will make some just a little bit cross I truly believe that it may help some of the very many walking wounded in this world today. Thank you Sally!
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My pleasure Jo…hugs ♥
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Good luck to Jo with her new book! Thanks, Sally! A great suggestion!
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Thanks Olga..hugsx
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Best wishes on your new book, Jo. Thanks, Sally for featuring Jo today.
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Thank you John..hugsx
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All the best wishes with your new book, Jo 🙂
I bought this book so soon, as I received a message from Amazon about it. I will admit, that I didn’t start reading it yet, as I still have other books on for now.
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Thanks Irene and something to look forward to.. hugsx
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You are right Sally.
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Nice to see Jo out with a new book, one that looks right up my reading alley. Thanks Sal and congrats Jo ❤
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Thanks Debby. ♥
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Congrats and best wishes on your new book, Jo! ❤ Sharing…
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Thanks Bette..hugsx
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An interesting topic for sure! I loved being around elementary students because they don’t play games and try to pretend they’re something they are not. I found that quality so refreshing because kids tell it like it is. Another thing they do better than many adults I know is to forgive. They might get angry, but then they can let it go.
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It is always good to learn new strategies for avoiding conflict.. I have found that distance is quite effective from people who feel the need to stir things up. Unfortunately that is not always a choice especially in a work or family environment. thanks Pete.
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
Here’s another great book featured at Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair from this post on her blog.
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Thank you for sharing Don.. much appreciated.
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You’re welcome.
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I didn’t know Jo had a new book out! Congratulations, Jo! Have just downloaded it to my kindle. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this, Sally!
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Fantastic, thank you Kevin..
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