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"My Year of Not Getting Sh!tfaced" at the Kingsmead College Book Fair

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The tendency for south africans to use alcohol to treat symptoms of stress and burnout is brought into sharp focus in Pamela Power’s new book.

Her personal account of “getting on the wagon” will be just one of the literary offerings at the upcoming Kingsmead College Book Fair, in partnership with HOT1027.

Tara Penny caught up with her to find out more…

18 May 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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