Stuck. A powerful word which is drenched in hopelessness. It’s also the word that defined Devon Brough’s early adulthood.
Get OVA It! documents the story of this passionate first-time South African author’s harrowing journey which began to go horribly awry at the tender age of 15 when he accepted a dare to down a bottle of tequila. What ensued was a blur of alcoholism, addiction, two suicide attempts, 18 warrants of arrest, being set up for cheque fraud, and living with three Russian prostitutes. In the space of a few years, his life had spiralled into one that would inevitably end prematurely.
As Devon muddled his way through adulthood, making poor choices, he had carved out a life of extremes – the kind no-one should ever experience. A life which ultimately led Devon to the realisation that no-one was going to rescue him. If he wanted his life to change, to become unstuck; he was going to have to take ownership of his life and rescue himself.
So, he took to heart some wise words from R. Narayana Murthy (best known for left-oriented films that deal with the exploitation of society’s lower echelons) and started clawing his way out of the hole his life had disappeared into. He took the first unsteady steps to overcoming the crippling self-hatred he had been immersed in for far too long.
Ownership, Vision and Action
This book is an essential life toolkit that teaches the reader to stack Ownership, Vision and Action to get ‘OVA’ pain, challenges and obstacles that keep them stuck. It is the essential guide to breaking free and living a life of purpose. A veritable guidebook to healing and transformation.
The Covid pandemic has been a time of reflection for some, and great pain and loss for many too. But the possibility of breakthrough in 2022 beckons in Get OVA It! Devon sheds light on his inspiration for penning his paperback: “This book has been written to help anybody break free from anything that is holding them back, preventing them from stepping into a life of success, love and purpose. The underlying message is that we are all worthy, deserving and more than enough. But it’s in our mindset and through our own narratives and thoughts that we hold ourselves captive. We need to take 100% accountability for moving forward in life. Simply put, this book is a step-by-step process of how I got unstuck.”
Get OVA It! is available online via Devon Brough’s website, and from Exclusive Books in-store or online. Books retail at R257.
Follow Devon Brough on Instagram where he shares resources that will assist you in becoming unstuck.
Win a copy of Get OVA It!
Sawubona is giving 2 lucky readers a copy of Get OVA It! and the chance to have tea and cake with the author himself at The Gourmet Grocer in Birdhaven, Johannesburg. Simply like the competition post, share it with a friend and follow Sawubona (@sawubonasaa) and Devon Brough (@devonbroughsa) on Instagram.
Ts & Cs
· Winners must be able to collect their copy of the book from The Gourmet Grocer, c/o 64 Wrenrose Avenue and St Andrew Street, Birdhaven, Johannesburg. No prizes will be couriered.
· A suitable date and time will be set up for the winner and author, Devon Brough.
· Tea and cake are complimentary and included in the prize.
· Travel to The Gourmet Grocer is for the winner’s account.
