Cape Town – South African radio personality, Mark Pilgrim took to Instagram to let his followers know that he is doing better after having fluids drained and that he’s started reading Prince Harry’s new book, Spare.
Spare has become the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time, after shifting 1.43 million copies during the first day of its sale in the UK, US, and Canada, according to Guinness World Records.
“Mark… I liked you til you told me what you reading,” wrote one commenter after Pilgrim revealed the book he would be indulging in.
“Yesterday was 10 hours of drains and drips. Today… sitting in the garden enjoying fresh air and sunshine. Oh yes, and Prince Harry’s new book too,” Pilgrim wrote on Instagram.
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In a previous post, Pilgrim revealed that he may appear as though he smiles a lot, but he also faces intense battles behind the scenes, emphasising how important it is to “acknowledge these moments” and “stand up again”.
“Just to keep it real. I smile a lot in pics, but there’s also moments after heavy coughing or vomiting that I’m exhausted and need a moment to catch my breath. It’s about acknowledging those moments… and then standing up again,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
“I’m in awe of your resilience. Keep inspiring,” wrote one commenter.
One follower highlighted how Pilgrim is a beacon of motivation.
“Hi Mark, I’m on a similar journey-active stage 4 breast. I look for your Instagram post everyday because of your unbelievable mental strength ,motivation and positivity.
“I know that not everyday will you beable to be positive and strong, you are absolutely allowed that-you are human! But please dig deep and hang in there? I get so much strength from you!”
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin
