Proud contributor to “Absolutely Awesome South Africa” publication.

We received a special, surprise delivery this week of a beautiful book, “Absolutely Awesome South Africa.” A lovely note inside from author Derryn Campbell thanking us for our contribution to her latest edition. And what is our contribution? A little photograph of an up and coming entrepreneur in Morgan Bay, Eastern Cape. We’d spotted him selling breads and tuck shop goodies straight from his supermarket shopping trolley (with registration plate!) and captured his innovative spirit! Sometime later we shared the photograph on a Facebook page called “Africa, this is why I live here.” Derryn spotted our photo there and asked for our permission to use it in her new book. We said, “Of course you may use it as long as there is mention of Dempsey’s Guest House!” And so she did. Thank you Derryn Campbell, we are thrilled to be featured in your fabulous book “Absolutely Awesome South Africa.” This book is an entertaining compilation on South Africa, packed full of fun, facts and trivia. With completely new content and design on every page, it is full of South African humour, history and interesting facts. The vibrant and colourful pages of “Absolutely Awesome South Africa” capture the heart and the soul of this magnificent country. The story of “Awesome South Africa” taken from her website: http://www.awesomesouthafrica.co.za/  started when this fun and colourful coffee table book was launched in 2010. Derryn Campbell offers us this wonderfully eclectic and informative insight into all that is South African. The book has delighted South Africans around the world and has sold over 55 000 copies. Derryn has subsequently published an updated Second Edition of “Awesome South Africa” as well as the guidebook “Living in South Africa” which she co-authored with Regina Gräff. Derryn has launched the latest book in the series titled “Absolutely Awesome South Africa.” Awesome South Africa was one of six South African books shortlisted for the 2011 Nielsen Booksellers’ choice Award. The Booksellers’ Choice Award is chosen and presented by the South African book trade in recognition of outstanding contribution to the industry. It is awarded to the book that booksellers across South Africa have most enjoyed reading, selling or promoting over the past year. Leaving behind a successful corporate career in management, Derryn followed a vision to encourage South Africans to positively influence the future of their country and has brightened the hearts and outlook of thousands of people around the world. In 2007, Derryn, together with Di Smith, co-founded Awesome SA, a non-profit movement that not only interacts with South Africans to create awareness about their country, but also facilitates initiatives to deliver positive outcomes.