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Volume 2 · 2nd Edition
A Born Great Publication
Born
Great.
Rule Your World · A book by Phathizwe Bradley Sono
A hand-crafted collection of inspirational poetry for the ones learning to trust their own voice. Written to be read slowly, and returned to often.
- Volume 2 · 2nd Edition · ISBN 978-0-620-3782-4
- 3h 42m full audiobook, narrated by the author
- Chapters on identity, resilience, love & purpose
— Editions
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Signature Paperback
Print · 103 pages
R 150
- Premium matte cover · Volume 2, 2nd Edition
- ISBN 978-0-620-3782-4
- Signed by the author
- Ships in 48 hours across SA
Full Audiobook
Audio · 3h 42m
R 100
- Narrated by the author
- High-fidelity MP3 + M4B
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R 350
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- One complete collection
- Signed hardcopy included
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— The Audiobook
Hear it in the author's voice.
Every poem, every pause — recorded in studio and delivered in high-fidelity audio. Made for slow mornings, long drives and late nights.
- 3 hours 42 minutes of original poetry
- Narrated by Phathizwe Bradley Sono
- Download in MP3 & M4B with chapter markers
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— Look Inside
A few pages, on the house.
Rule Your World
"What if the world was in your hand — would you rule it then, or will you let it burn? Who can rule it better?"
Evolve
"If it happens you break down again, if it happens you lose it all again — don't you despair. There is no limit to how many times you can evolve."
The Envisioned Self
"I am brought into this world to be a spark — so I can inspire the greatness in you, so you can have the courage to walk through the journey of your life."
Inside the final manuscript
64 poems · Volume II · 2nd Edition
- 01Inspiring Greatness
- 02The Envisioned Self
- 03The City
- 04The Village
- 05Curse of the Artist
- 06Rule Your World
- 07Sabali (Patience)
- 08Evolve
- 09Be The Light
- 10W.O.W — Words of Wisdom
- 11Growing Up
- 12Defining I
- 13Bright Star
- 14The Line
- 15Dear God
- 16Forgive Me Father
- 17Doubt
- 18The Night With The Devil
- 19In Search For Greatness
- 20Promised Land
- 21To Write About Love
- 22Inspiration
- 23Broken
- 24The New Me
- 25The Born Great Generaton
- 26Born Great
- 27We Are The Light
- 28Elevation
- 29Laments Part 1
- 30Laments Part 2
- 31Laments Part 3
- 32We Are Not In Control
- 33Botha's Grave Talking
- 34To Africa
- 35Keep Sailing
- 36Biko Is Alive
- 37The Game Of Life
- 38The Leaders
- 39To The Fair
- 40To The Quitters
- 41To The Dream Chasers
- 42To The African Queens
- 43To The Queens
- 44Woman
- 45Today She Bought A Gun
- 46To Ponder On
- 47To Those Who Thrive
- 48To The Pure Hearted
- 49To The Doubters
- 50Karma
- 51The Codes
- 52To The Young Kings
- 53Owners Of The Land
- 54To The Spirit
- 55In Search Of Victory
- 56Victory Is Coming
- 57We
- 58Where I Am From
- 59The Hustle
- 60A Girl I Met On A Bus
- 61Death
- 62His Child
- 63Betrayed
- 64The Dreams
Prefaced by "To Be Born Great" (Parts 1 & 2) by Nomzamo Masinga. Published by The Born Great Movement, printed in South Africa.
Full cover wrap · Cover version 8
— New Title
We Will Be Great.
Poetry & stories · Phathizwe Bradley Sono
Twenty-seven poems and stories on fear, faith, patience and pride — the cover and the full content now sold together as one collection.
"When we fear to be great, then we won't be great. This book invites you to meet yourself."From the foreword
- ISBN 978-0-620-70831-9 · Printed in South Africa
- Published by The Born Great Movement
- Held as reference at the National Library of SA
— Contents
- 01Rule Your World
- 02Sabali (Patience)
- 03Inspiring Greatness
- 04Be The Light
- 05Growing Up
- 06Defining I
- 07Bright Star
- 08The Line
- 09Dear God
- 10Forgive Me Father
- 11Doubt
- 12The Night With The Devil
- 13Self Talk
- 14In Search For Greatness
- 15Promised Land
- 16Love
- 17Inspiration
- 18Broken
- 19The New Me
- 20Patience
- 21The Born Great Generation
- 22Born Great
- 23We Are The Light
- 24Laments I, II & III
- 25Botha's Grave Talking
- 26Elevation
- 27Keep Sailing
— From the pages
Rule Your World
What if you start and you never stop what if your dreams could come true if all that you wish for is just a prayer away would you have the courage the courage to go on and rule your world
Sabali (Patience)
Everything was rushed in my life So I decided to take my time And learn the art of patience See sometimes you have to go insane To find some clarity
Inspiring Greatness
We will be remembered for starting the fire We will be known for rising up again and again each time we stumble For unlocking mental slavery We will be remembered For inspiring true greatness.
Paperback
Print · Perfect bound
R 150
- Original red & black cover artwork
- ISBN 978-0-620-70831-9
- Signed on request
- Courier delivery across SA
Digital Edition
eBook · PDF + ePub
R 100
- Full 27-poem collection
- Instant download, DRM-free
- Foreword & dedications included
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Cover + Content
Cover + Content Set
Paperback + eBook + Audio poems
R 250
- Print copy with the original cover
- Matching digital edition
- Audio poems: Dear Rose & King of Kings
- One complete collection
Full cover wrap · First collection
— The First Collection
Beat The Drum.
Poetry · Phathizwe Bradley Sono
Forty-one poems on death, pride, love, identity and patience — the debut collection, cover and full content sold together.
"I am nature's greatest miracle."From the cover
- ISBN 978-0-620-3782-4 · Printed in South Africa
- Published by Creative Writers SA
- Dedicated to the poet's late mother
— Contents
- 01Saints
- 02Look At Them
- 03Death
- 04Pride
- 05Work
- 06What Have We Become?
- 07Have You Visited The Villages Lately?
- 08When We Were Young
- 09Wishes
- 10When I Am Gone
- 11The Past
- 12Nature's Greatest
- 13Given A Chance
- 14Love Is A Liar
- 15Nothing But A Dream
- 16Love Is Blind
- 17A Beauty Queen
- 18Relaxation
- 19Lost Identity
- 20Story Of My Life
- 21In The Baby's Eyes
- 22A Good Life
- 23I Cry For You
- 24She Came
- 25Definition Of Beauty
- 26Her Majesty
- 27In My Dream Land
- 28Writer's Block
- 29Love Pain
- 30Dear Rose
- 31Abuse
- 32At The Top
- 33We Only Have Now
- 34Take Me To Court
- 35This Painful Life
- 36Falling
- 37I Saw The End
- 38Be
- 39Patience
- 40Damaged
- 41Closure
— From the pages
Be
Be a cure to pain Be what you want to be Be a hero Be the rain Be the sunshine Be an inspiration Just be yourself
Dear Rose
You were the talk of the town The exact definition of beauty You were beautiful inside and out No wonder they named you rose But then Rose Slowly you forgot your roots
Pride
I had you at the palm of my hand Yet I never saw your value in me You gave me your loving heart But I never responded back with mine But still you had hope for our love
Paperback
Print · 41 poems
R 150
- Original charcoal & red cover artwork
- ISBN 978-0-620-3782-4
- Signed on request
- Courier delivery across SA
Digital Edition
eBook · PDF + ePub
R 100
- All 41 poems in full
- Instant download, DRM-free
- 'A Piece Of My Mental' foreword included
- Read on any device
Cover + Content
Cover + Content Set
Paperback + eBook
R 250
- Print copy with the original cover
- Matching digital edition
- Dedication & acknowledgments pages
- One complete collection
— About the Poet
Phathizwe Bradley Sono
Phathizwe Sono is an inspirational poet, author, RE5 tutor and performer. He was born in Mpumalanga Province, in a small village called Phiva, and completed his BCom Accounting degree at the University of Limpopo — where he fell in love with poetry.
He has performed at The Innovation Hub, the South African State Theatre and for Mpumalanga Arts and Culture. He is the Founder and Director of The Born Great Movement, a company focusing on inspiring greatness through book publishing, art and fashion.
"Phathizwe; one who will be remembered for starting the fire and keeping it burning for generations to come."
— Reader Reviews
Loved by readers across SA
"Read it in one sitting, then read it again out loud. It moves you."
Naledi M. · Johannesburg
"The audiobook is a whole experience. Feels like a friend telling you the truth."
Sipho D. · Cape Town
"Poetry that doesn't apologise for being hopeful. I've bought three copies as gifts already."
Amara K. · Durban
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