Ruth Katz

Thomas Cahill writes about how the Jewish People introduced monotheism to the Ancient World when sacred prostitution and human sacrifice were widely practised in the East.

I've always loved the theme of the Reverend John Donne's poem 'No Man Is an Island' about the interconnectness of all human beings on earth - every person's death affects me because I'm part of humankind. I feel John Donne's message is even more relevant now than when it was published in 1624 as we live in a 'Global Village' and news, positive and negative travels around the globe in a fraction of a second.

'The House Plant Expert' By Dr D G Hessayon proved to be a real blessing because when I first read the book I didn't have a clue how to keep houseplants alive and propagate them - all topics that are covered in the book Although the book was originally written for a British audience I've found it very suitable for me as a South Africa citizen

I've been a fan of 'The Intimate Enemy' by George Bach and Peter Wyden ever since 1968 when it was first published because they introduced the concept of fighting fair

I had the privilege of hearing Rabbi Dr Abraham Twerski speak at a luncheon meeting for mental health professionals working in the fields of addiction and co-dependency As I knew Dr Twerski to be a worldwide authority on addiction I was naturally eager to hear what he had to say Dr Twerski understands the addictive mind very well - he even coined the term 'Addictologia' to refer to the distorted thinking process alcoholics use to deny justify and minimise their behaviour