Bookstorm

04/07/2025

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A very important webinar on Men and Mental Health Matters in South Africa, hosted by SADAG - South African Depression and Anxiety Group
Here is an opportunity to listen to the webinar if you missed it last night.
Marion Scher has recently released her new book, Men and Mental Health - Shattering the Silence.

This was the message SADAG sent to Marion Scher at the end of the discussion.

On behalf of SADAG, I would like to sincerely thank you for your valuable contribution to our Men's Mental Health Matters Webinar. Your insights and expertise made a huge impact, and we’ve already received wonderful feedback from our audience.

We are thrilled to share that the session reached an incredible number of people. We had over 270 registered for the webinar, and 168 of them joined to watch via Zoom; however, the live stream garnered over 2,500 views on Facebook, and the engagement was fantastic! We truly appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge and connect with our community.

Please contact SADAG on the number below if you, or someone you know is battling with their mental health.

24-HOUR TOLL-FREE EMERGENCY HELPLINES

Su***de Crisis Helpline
0800 567 567

Marion Scher's Book is available at all good bookstores and on-line.

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26/06/2025

Our team is loving Men & Mental Health this week! Thoughtfully chosen by our staff for its unique voice and standout storytelling. Pick it up next time you’re in-store—you just might discover your next favourite read.

26/06/2025

Alex Patrick, at News24.com receiving a copy of Gift of the Givers 📗

To contribute towards our interventions, visit:
🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference
📞 : 0800 786 911

25/06/2025

Listen to Marion Scher being interviewed by John Maytham on CapeTalk about her new book, Men and Mental Health - Shattering the silence.
Marion's book is available in all good bookstores and online.
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01/06/2025

Bookstorm extends heartfelt thanks to Exclusive Books Waterfront and the Exclusive Books Books marketing team for hosting another wonderful and successful launch of Marion Scher's powerful new book, Men & Mental Health – Shattering the Silence.
A special thank you to DARREN GREEN for joining Marion Scher in an insightful and thought-provoking discussion.
And of course, sincere thanks to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so memorable.

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31/05/2025

DARREN GREEN Marion Scher

26/05/2025

DON'T MISS IT!
This Wednesday evening, Exclusive Books Waterfront will be hosting the Cape Town book launch for Men & Mental Health - Shattering the Silence. Marion Scher will be in conversation with Dr Darren Green.
RSVP essential - https://exclusivebooks.co.za/pages/events #?event-id=51399 for catering purposes only.

15/05/2025

Bookstorm extends heartfelt thanks to Exclusive Books Melrose Arch and the Exclusive Books marketing team for hosting a wonderful and successful launch of Marion Scher's powerful new book, Men & Mental Health – Shattering the Silence.

A special thank you to Jeremy Maggs for joining Marion Scher in an insightful and thought-provoking discussion.

And of course, sincere thanks to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so memorable.

Cape Town, you're next!
If you’re in the Mother City, don’t miss the Cape Town launch on 28 May at 18:00 at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront.

👉Please RSVP here: https://exclusivebooks.co.za/pages/events #?event-id=51399 Purely for catering purposes.

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12/05/2025

Glynis Horning book, Waterboy - Making Sense of my Son's Su***de is available in-store and on-line.

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

Marion Scher will be interviewed on her latest book release, Men & Mental Health - Shattering the Silence on INX Prime on DStv Channel 345 at 18h50 tonight the 12th of May.
Do not miss this talk on such a relevant and important topic.

• Men in SA are four times as likely to commit su***de than women, but most calls to SADAG’s helpline are from women – men don’t talk about depression, and they don’t seek help.
• The book discusses the unique challenges men face, such as societal expectations, masculinity norms and emotional suppression.
• It addresses the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourages open conversations with health professionals and loved ones.
• Features case studies with well-known SA men including: Chad le Clos, Swys de Bruin, Thabo Xaba, David Kramer, Robbi Kempson and many others from all walks of life.
• Veteran journalist Marion Scher has written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style that will resonate with men from all backgrounds.
• Marion Scher is a well-known SA mental health journalist and has done pro bono work for SADAG for over 30 years.

Men & Mental Health is available on-line and in-store and all the retailers listed below as well as many more.

Takealot Wordsworth Books Bargain Books SA Love Books Exclusive Books Ramsgate Stationers Estoril Books The Book Lounge

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12/05/2025

Please join Bookstorm and Exclusive Books for the launch of Men & Mental Health - Shattering the Silence. Marion Scher will be in conversation with Jeremy Maggs at Exclusive Melrose Arch on the 14th May 2025.

"One night I remember
thinking, I’m not good here. Maybe if I just slipped away, it would
actually be okay, it would probably be easier."
When you read these words, your first thoughts might be,
‘Shame, this is probably a guy whose life is a mess, can’t get a job
maybe or has relationship issues.’ You couldn’t be more wrong.
This heartrending statement came from the lips of one of South
Africa’s most successful sportsmen, multi-Olympic medalist
swimmer Chad le Clos.

Men & Mental Health – Shattering the Silence.
We are losing far too many men—both young and old—to su***de because they feel lost, isolated, and ashamed to speak about their mental health struggles.
This book explores the unique challenges men face, from societal expectations and masculinity norms to the emotional suppression that often prevents them from seeking help. It tackles the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourages open, honest conversations with loved ones and professionals.
What makes this book especially powerful is its collection of real-life stories from well-known South African men, including Chad le Clos, Swys de Bruin, Thabo Xaba, David Kramer, Robbi Kempson, Sbu Nkosi among many others. Their experiences offer relatability and hope to men from all walks of life.
Written by veteran journalist Marion Scher—who has dedicated over 30 years of pro-bono work to SADAG—this book is a response to the growing crisis of men suffering in silence.