Books, short stories, and poems were the order of the day at the book bash held at the Puntans Hill Sports Club on December 20.

Eurupa Naidoo launched her second book: Life Lyfing;, a collection of short stories, poems, and letters, at the event.

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The author, from Weltervreden Park, grew up in Chatsworth and moved in the early 1990s to work in the violence-torn communities of Port Shepstone.

Naidoo worked in the refugee camps and assisted in the reconstruction, trauma counselling, and development of the Shobashobane community after the Christmas Day Massacre. “Life Lyfing; has a semicolon, a recognised and adopted symbol for mental health awareness. It represents a pause in a story rather than a full stop, signifying hope and resilience.”

In one of her short stories, the author shares her personal experiences of loss, pain, healing, and growth. “It also highlights the importance of compassion, love, and empathy to overcome life’s challenges. This is an emotional and thought-provoking read.”

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Naidoo reiterated the significance of having a supportive network of people who care, love, and offer moral support.

For more information, interested readers can email the author at eurupa.naidoo@gmail.com and join her Facebook page: Spirit of Humanity.

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