{"product_id":"50-flippen-brilliant-south-africans-tim-richman-9798709670235","title":"50 Flippen Brilliant South Africans","description":"\u003ci\u003e 50 Flippen Brilliant South Africans\u003c\/i\u003e, originally published in 2012, is the second in the \u003ci\u003e 50 People\u003c\/i\u003e series. \u003cbr\u003eWhat does it take to be a flippen brilliant South African? Simple: sheer brilliance and a good story. So, whether naughty or noble, crazy or controversial, here are 50 of the most talented, successful, inspirational, intriguing, fascinating Saffers to have walked the planet...\u003cbr\u003eOf course, there are the great statesmen (Mandela, Luthuli, Smuts), the landmark achievers (Charlize Theron, Chris Barnard) and the incredible talents (Miriam Makeba, Irma Stern), but the lesser-knowns will also make a case: such as Ntshingwayo Khoza, the conqueror at Isandlwana; Ampie Roux, the atom-bomb creator; Ryan Sandes, the world's best trail runner... As will the honorary inclusions (Churchill, Rodriguez, Gandhi) and the previously scorned (Mbeki, Shaka). But how exactly does Winnie Madikizela-Mandela qualify? From space adventurers (Mark Shuttleworth) and fighter pilots (Sailor Malan) to entrepreneurs (Elon Musk) and environmentalists (Ian Player), this is a raucous celebration of the country we call home, and the perfect partner to the other \u003ci\u003e50 People\u003c\/i\u003e books - proving that you just can't have the bad without the good... \u003cbr\u003e'Clever, informative, witty, well-researched, engrossing.' \u003cb\u003e - Gorry Bowes Taylor, Fine Music Radio \u003c\/b\u003e'Hits exactly the right note; entertaining and informative even if you don't agree with every choice. The bonus of this compilation is that even with famous characters you'll learn something new.' \u003cb\u003e - Business Day \u003c\/b\u003e'A fantastic book.' \u003cb\u003e - Jenny Crwys-Williams \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Short-listed for the Nielsen Booksellers' Choice Award 2013 \u003c\/b\u003eThe other books in the \u003ci\u003e50 People\u003c\/i\u003e series are: - \u003ci\u003e50 People Who Stuffed Up South Africa\u003c\/i\u003e (2010)- \u003ci\u003e50 People Who Messed Up The World\u003c\/i\u003e (2017)- \u003ci\u003e50 Who F***ed Up South Africa: The Lost Decade\u003c\/i\u003e (2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim Richman, Alexander Parker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8709670238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798709670235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.58d","brand":"Tim Richman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993679593727,"sku":"9798709670235","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2c71f1bf-c4ea-4030-96e4-78ea5ea1e2a7.jpg?v=1683325698","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/50-flippen-brilliant-south-africans-tim-richman-9798709670235","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}