Comments on: Buy the Book

By: Geraldine Allen

Geraldine Allen — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 12:42:38 +0000

I look forward to reading your book.

By: Jan-Bart Gewald

Jan-Bart Gewald — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 08:17:44 +0000

I know what I will be reading in the coming holidays.

By: Nicolaas Vergunst

Nicolaas Vergunst — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:53:51 +0000

It’s been worthwhile, Elsie, especially with your support from the start! Even if the book has a slow start, I trust in a job well done.

By: Elsie du Plessis

Elsie du Plessis — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:47:11 +0000

Yes, Nicolaas, I’m expecting this book to cause a lot of controversy among historians, government officials, as well as the public—those who are ‘brave’ enough to read it!

Facts are facts though, in the end it might clear up some misunderstandings (interpretations) of the true saga. Thanks for sticking your neck out to tell an unbiased story. I cannot wait to start reading!

By: Nicolaas Vergunst

Nicolaas Vergunst — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:28:19 +0000

Haha! What interest in government circles? I’ve given away several copies to Mbeki, Zuma and Tutu’s offices but fear that these never reached the intended recipients. I think local authorities, including local historians, are too threatened and/or challenged by the historical interpretation my book offers.

By: Alex Hill

Alex Hill — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:04:06 +0000

The day that changed South Africa’s history—well, that is a compelling sub-title. I’d be surprised if there aren’t keen takers in government circles. I imagine the distribution will then fall in place. Let the story do the work.

By: Nicolaas Vergunst

Nicolaas Vergunst — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:00:31 +0000

Thanks Elsie, you can order it online from Exclusives or Red Pepper Books in SA. The latter offers the best price and fastest delivery time.

By: Elsie du Plessis

Elsie du Plessis — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:43:55 +0000

We are waiting for it here in South Africa, let it come please!

By: Julia Kramer

Julia Kramer — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 21:23:00 +0000

Can’t wait to get my hands on this book!

By: Chitra Ragulan

Chitra Ragulan — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:10:41 +0000

Shall be ordering it online : )

By: Alecia Ray

Alecia Ray — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:10:50 +0000

I’ve been hearing about this and am really looking forward to reading it! I heard it is a true story? Wonder why we are just now coming out? Hmmm, I guess there are many more stories like this that we haven’t heard about too…

By: Eric Linssen

Eric Linssen — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 07:49:55 +0000

It’s a good read; although I found it tough in the beginning with lots of knowledge and facts as a build up. Since I love to read quickly, I had to get used to the idea that I had to take time to digest some of the knowledge, that is, to let it sink in before I could read on. Deep personal interest in the subject and years of research must have accompanied the writing, which is quite an accomplishment in itself. Intertwined with the fictituous story of research into the strange death of Almeida, a Portugese nobleman, there’s a concise history of South Africa, the Portugese in Southern Africa, historical theory, numerous anecdotes and supposed examples of reincarnation, and much more. Even though this might sound a bit too much, and may be to some, it’s a book I definitely wanted to finish reading, to know the end of the story, but at the same time couldn’t read it in a day or two. At least I couldn’t. Which makes it a bargain: price, content and reading time considered!

By: Antoinette Morgan

Antoinette Morgan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:12:08 +0000

Busy reading my copy. Highly recommendable!

By: Nicolaas Vergunst

Nicolaas Vergunst — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:06:08 +0000

I’m curious too. Can’t wait to read your comments…

By: Eric Linssen

Eric Linssen — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:02:50 +0000

Hi Nicolaas, I ordered your book. I am very curious.