Conversations With Memorable Personalities
FROM stuff fit for a spy movie to stories that would
fill gossip columns, like why Dora Siliya got divorced by her husband, and why
Sikota Wina was popular with the ladies; to why the spy chief, Xavier Chungu, was
being spied on.
And what really led to the collapse of Fred
M’membe’s empire – The Post?
In his soon to be published book, Conversations with Memorable Personalities, journalist and author, Amos Malupenga,
takes readers on an epic journey, retracing his own tracks in his illustrious career
that spanned over 15 years, mainly at the helm of the country’s foremost
private newspaper, The Post.
The result is a riveting book that covers an array
of topics, from espionage to bedroom secrets.
Conversations
with
Memorable Personalities is divided
into three parts, with the first being the author’s memoirs as a journalist,
and gives a glimpse into the political and business empire that was The Post,
including a special relationship between the newspaper and Michael Sata.
The book vividly captures a watershed moment for
both the country and The Post after Michael Sata was elected as
President in 2011, and what went on behind the scenes.
“The president [Sata] phoned me a while ago asking
for a name,” Fred started. “He wants to appoint a press aide so he has asked
for our input urgently. He wants this name at the end of the day or latest
tomorrow,” reads an excerpt from Chapter 5.
In the same chapter, the author also talks about his
own fallout with Fred M’membe after accepting a job from President Sata, and a
spat between the new President and Fred M’membe.
The second part of the book is a collection of
interviews – conversations as the author would like to put it – with a number
of eminent persons; conversations that turned the subjects inside out,
revealing some of their well-kept secrets and, sometimes, turned them the wrong
side up.
This part features 44 interviews with some of the
who-is-who of the country’s social and political life – from men who would be
President, to rogues who would attempt to overthrow governments; plus a
conversation with Graca Machel, who was married to Nelson Mandela.
The third part of the book discusses democracy and
theocracy, and the author concludes that there’s no perfect human government.
Conversations
with
Memorable Personalities is the second
book by the same author. His first book Levy
Mwanawasa: An Incentive for Posterity was published in 2009.
Please note that the book will be available in a few weeks’ time, but pre-orders can still be made following the payment details below:
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ZANACO account number: 0465074200180
Mobile Money:
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Note: For those in the diaspora, you will be able to order the book via Amazon.
Dear Sir,
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can get a copy, how much it will be costingand if you allow
prepayments for the book.
I would like to order a copy of this book now if possible.
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Please note that the book will be available in a few weeks’ time, but pre-orders can still be made following the payment details below:
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ZANACO account number: 0465074200180
Mobile Money:
Airtel - 0977 850 325
MTN - 0963 299 091
Zamtel - 0957 944 770
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I need a copy of this book. Please let me know when it's available
ReplyDeletePlease note that the book will be available in a few weeks’ time, but pre-orders can still be made following the payment details below:
DeleteABSA account number: 055-1072827
ZANACO account number: 0465074200180
Mobile Money:
Airtel - 0977 850 325
MTN - 0963 299 091
Zamtel - 0957 944 770
Note: For those in the diaspora, you will be able to order the book via Amazon.
Looks like it will be an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteInteresting read. Can’t wait to read the hard copy when out.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stuff this is Amos. Where do I get a copy?
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Please note that the book will be available in a few weeks’ time, but pre-orders can still be made following the payment details below:
DeleteABSA account number: 055-1072827
ZANACO account number: 0465074200180
Mobile Money:
Airtel - 0977 850 325
MTN - 0963 299 091
Zamtel - 0957 944 770
Note: For those in the diaspora, you will be able to order the book via Amazon.
Will the book be available online?
ReplyDeleteYes it will be available both as a soft and hard copy. It will be made available on Amazon.
DeleteThis is a must read book. I have taken note of the buying options. I'll await its release.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting book to read...its a must read. Cant wait for it.
ReplyDeleteHow much is a hard copy of this book?
ReplyDeleteHow much will it cost us?
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