Shaun built a new life in Johannesburg’s CBD — alone, and survived an eight-month water outage. Read about it in his new 236-page memoir.
For anyone curious about starting over, somewhere new, on their own.
Solo In Joburg: How I Built a New Life in 14 Months — Alone — in The Joburg CBD
Read fourteen months of Shaun finding a home in a new and unfamiliar city: including managing money, navigating everyday challenges, and owning the city.
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“I’m not a proclaimed reader by any means, but there were many parts that I just wanted to continue reading and not stop!”
What’s inside:
Feeling at home in a new city — the Joburg CBD
Managing money while building a life from scratch — alone
Navigating friendships, and dating in a new city
Surviving through an eight-month water outage
Building a new life, one month at a time
Solo In Joburg is a memoir about Shaun Mahabeer building a new life in Johannesburg’s CBD over 14 months, on his own.
He shares the practical realities of finding a home, managing money, navigating dating, and building a life from scratch, including the challenge of surviving an eight-month water outage.
Part personal account, part guide to life in the city, this is the story of what it took for Shaun to make a new city home.
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“This is more than a book about living alone in Johannesburg. It’s about choosing yourself, learning through experience, and finding the courage to build a life on your own terms.”
“I was honestly blown away by the book. The story telling is excellent and it was exactly what I needed to read during this period in my life.”
Questions about Solo In Joburg
> Who is this book for?
Anyone starting over in a new city, living on their own, or curious about what it takes to build a new life from scratch. You don’t need to know Johannesburg to relate to this story.
> Is this a memoir or a travel guide?
Both. It is Shaun’s personal account of 14 months building a new life in the Joburg CBD, and it includes the practical realities of finding a home, managing money, dating and handling obstacles and setbacks.
> Which format should I choose?
Choose the PDF if you want to pay in rand and start reading straight away.
Choose the paperback if you like a physical copy.
Choose Kindle to read on a phone, tablet or Kindle device (it is free with Kindle Unlimited).
> How do I get the PDF instant download?
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> Does the physical paperback ship globally?
The paperback is sold through Amazon.com, and is available globally.
> How long is this book?
Solo In Joburg is 236 pages, covering Shaun's 14 months of building a new life in Johannesburg’s CBD.
About Shaun Mahabeer
Shaun Mahabeer is a South African author, media personality and multidisciplinary creative based in Johannesburg. Through his writing, art, food and digital media, he explores what it means to live independently, find peace and experience the world on your own terms.
He is the author of Solo In Joburg, Solo Journeys, Shaun Eats and Peace and How To Have It. His work spans memoir, food, personal exploration and everyday life, bringing together a curiosity about the world and a desire to live with greater freedom, creativity and intention.
Based in Johannesburg, Shaun shares his experiences and perspectives through books, podcasting and social media, documenting the places he explores, the food he makes and the ideas that shape how he lives.
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