Louis Awerbuck with Hanlie Retief & Lise Swart(2015)

In Hanlie Retief’s regular interviews in Rapport, she persuades ordinary and famous people to open their hearts and share their secrets with readers. Anderkant uit is a collection of interviews with those people who experienced trauma and adversity – from addiction, crime and illness to loss – and managed to rise again.

The interviews are followed by a brief discussion on the impact of trauma on these people’s lives by psychologists Louis Awerbuck and Lise Swart, presenters of the radio program Wie is ek? on RSG. We can not choose what happens to us, but – as these gripping interviews wonderfully illustrate – we can choose how we react to the unexpected that comes our way.

Louis Awerbuck with Lise Swart (2014)

For centuries, man has struggled with the question, “Who am I?” In this book by Louis Awerbuck and Lise Swart, you as a reader are taken on a journey of exploration of yourself, your personality and your humanity.

The purpose of this book, based on Louis and Lise’s RSG radio program – Wie is ek? – with Louis and Lise, is to empower people with knowledge so that they can better understand themselves and others.

The three sections of the book – “Who am I?”, “What am I struggling with?” And “What now?” Are arranged so that the reader can do step-by-step self-examination. There are questionnaires that test your preferences and personality, among other things, but can also help you determine if you suffer from depression, for example.