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Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press files Tukwini Mandela
Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press files Tukwini Mandela

House of Mandela wines (South Africa)

I’m currently reading a book called Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being, by Martin E.P. Seligman. It’s about positive psychology; I’m trying to see how I can reduce my stress levels, and have a better work-life balance. I love spiritual books; I err on the side of that. I love biographies as well. I’m also reading My Life So Far, Jane Fonda’s biography. I find her to be a really interesting character. Her and my mother (Makaziwe Mandela) are similar in that they had very difficult relationships with their fathers. It talks about her journey, how she managed to reconnect with him after having such a tumultuous relationship.

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