Life WisdomPublicationsAfrican roots. Global impact.
We publish practical books and African-rooted ideas that equip individuals, strengthen communities and shape a wiser tomorrow.
Our catalogue
Accessible knowledge for people who want to understand more, make better decisions and build lasting progress.
A practical, plain-language guide to managing, growing and protecting your money—created for everyday readers and real-life decisions.
Our first signature publication
How Colonialism Twisted African Time—a thought-provoking exploration of language, faith and the struggle to reclaim cultural rhythm.
African time, memory and cultural rhythm
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Money Made Simple is now US$6.09 (about R99) for the first 30 buyers. The next 100 buyers pay the R149 equivalent, then the normal R199 price applies.
New eBook • EPUB
Language, faith and the struggle to reclaim cultural rhythm. Read this timely African-rooted work on your phone, tablet or computer.
Printed BookAvailable Now • Printed Book
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Launch Special • First 30 Buyers
Buy securely on Gumroad and receive the finalised digital edition after payment. The rand values are approximate because Gumroad charges in US dollars.
PayFast handles printed-book payments. Gumroad processes and delivers both Money Made Simple and The Misaligned Calendar. Life Wisdom Publications does not collect or store your banking or card details on this website.
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For authors
Life Wisdom Publications helps emerging voices move from a valuable idea to a credible, reader-ready book.
Guidance that helps authors shape clear, purposeful manuscripts ready for readers.
Careful editing, professional typesetting and publication-ready book preparation.
Practical support from ISBN preparation to print, digital distribution and launch.
Free reader resources
Explore a free preview of Money Made Simple and use our printable worksheet to plan every rand with purpose.
Free Sample Chapter
Request the selected sample chapter and experience the clear, practical approach used throughout Money Made Simple.
Request Free Sample The downloadable sample chapter will be added before sales open.Free Budgeting Worksheet
Download and print this two-page monthly planner to compare planned and actual spending, track savings and choose your next wise action.
Download Free WorksheetDigital business services
Life Wisdom Publications now accepts applications for .co.za domain registration assistance, with optional business email and starter-website setup.
Submit your legal details and up to three preferred domain names.
We check availability and send a clear quotation before payment.
After approval and payment, the domain is registered in your or your company’s name.
About the publisher
Life Wisdom Publications (Pty) Ltd is a registered South African private company and independent publishing house founded on a simple belief: useful knowledge should be clear, accessible and rooted in the lives of the people it serves.
We champion practical learning, African perspectives and authors whose work can strengthen individuals, families and communities.
Work with Life Wisdom PublicationsAuthor • Educator • PublisherPublishing programme
The Misaligned Calendar eBook is now ready for readers, while the Sepedi edition of Money Made Simple remains part of our future publishing plan.
Buy the EPUB edition for US$6.09 (about R99) as one of the first 20 readers. The regular price is the R149 equivalent.
Buy the eBookThe planned Sepedi translation will follow Misaligned Calendar, making practical financial knowledge accessible to more readers in their home language.
We welcome enquiries from writers with useful knowledge and stories that can transform lives.
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Publishing updates, useful reading and practical guidance for writers and readers.
The first 20 buyers can read the complete EPUB edition for US$6.09 (about R99). The regular price is the R149 equivalent.
Claim the launch priceA strong book begins with a clear promise, a defined reader and a carefully developed message.
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If your question is not listed, contact us directly on WhatsApp or email.
Ask us on WhatsAppThe Gumroad launch price is US$6.09 (about R99) for the first 20 buyers. The regular price after the launch offer is the R149 equivalent. The eBook is supplied in EPUB format with ISBN 978-1-0483-4866-8.
The eBook is available now through Gumroad. The first 30 buyers pay US$6.09 (about R99), the next 100 buyers pay the R149 equivalent, and the normal price thereafter is the R199 equivalent. Its ISBN is 978-1-0483-3272-8. The printed edition is available at R149 per copy through PayFast. Delivery is charged separately.
Yes. The eBook can be purchased now. The printed edition is available for R149 per copy, payable through PayFast. Delivery is charged separately and arranged with LWP.
Buy the Money Made Simple and The Misaligned Calendar eBooks securely through Gumroad in the Shop section. For the printed edition, complete the order form and pay R149 per copy through PayFast. LWP will contact you to arrange delivery separately.
Yes. Emerging authors may submit an initial enquiry describing the manuscript, its intended readers and the knowledge or story it offers.
Yes. The monthly budgeting worksheet is a free reader resource that may be downloaded and printed for personal use.
Life Wisdom Publications values accessible African-language publishing. A Sepedi edition of Money Made Simple is part of the future publishing plan.
Yes. Submit a domain application with up to three preferred names. We will check availability and send a quotation before payment. The successful domain will be registered using the client’s legal registrant details.
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Secure Gumroad eBook payment is active. The first 20 buyers of The Misaligned Calendar pay US$6.09 (about R99) before its regular R149-equivalent price begins. Money Made Simple printed copies cost R149 each, payable through PayFast. Delivery is charged separately and arranged with LWP.
Life Wisdom Publications will collect only information needed to process an enquiry, order or domain application, including a customer’s name, contact details, business name, requested domain names and, for printed books, delivery address. Payment-card details will be handled by the approved payment provider and will not be stored by this website. Customer information will not be sold and will be protected using reasonable safeguards in line with South Africa’s POPIA requirements.
The R149 printed-book price excludes delivery. LWP will quote delivery separately and arrange it with you before dispatch. Contact 073 791 0532 for a delivery quote before buying. Customers must provide a complete and accurate delivery address. Tracking information will be supplied when available. Delays caused by incorrect addresses or courier conditions outside our control will be communicated to the customer.
The purchased PDF or EPUB edition will be supplied after confirmed payment through a protected delivery method. It is licensed to the purchaser for personal use only and may not be copied, resold, uploaded, shared or distributed without written permission from Life Wisdom Publications.
Customers should report damaged, incorrect or missing printed orders promptly after delivery. Each case will be assessed and an appropriate replacement or refund arranged where applicable. A digital purchase is normally not refundable after the file has been accessed, except where required by law or where the file is defective or incorrectly supplied.
Life Wisdom Publications (Pty) Ltd is a registered South African private company. Enterprise number: K2026656812. Money Made Simple and The Misaligned Calendar eBook payments and delivery are handled by Gumroad. Money Made Simple printed copies are available at R149 through PayFast, excluding delivery.
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