Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 31 : "How To Be A Revolutionary" by C.A Davids

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Author C.A Davids says she merged fact with fiction in her award-nominated book to explore our obligations to ourselves , our loved ones and our countries.

"How To Be a Revolutionary" is up for this year's fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books.

Set in Shanghai, it follows the unique journeys of colourful characters and the secrets they try to keep...

HOT1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams has more...
17 Oct 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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