First of all, this coming Sunday 29th September at 2.30, come and hear Barry Heard talk about his experiences in Vietnam during the Vietnam War as a conscripted infantry-man and radio operator. Barry will talk about his life back in Australia after the war and how he succumbed to a devastating breakdown due to post-traumatic stress disorder. Barry has concentrated on his writing in recent years and has received several prizes, including the Sir Edmund Herring Memorial Award and the Sir Weary Dunlop Prize. Barry's books include The View from Connor's Hill, Well done those men and Tag. Barry will be riveting, confronting and most of all very enlightening. Barry will also share his exciting news that 'Well done those men' will be made into a movie. Please join us for this wonderful free event; bookings are advised and can be made on the library website.
On Thursday 3rd October well known and much loved Rachael Treasure will be making a special visit to Echuca on her way through to the Deni Ute Muster. Rachael will be here from 1pm for about an hour to talk about her latest books, meet and greet and sign books for you. Collins Booksellers, Echuca will be selling Rachael's popular books including her latest one The Farmer's Wife and Fifty Bales of Hay.
Dave Morgan will be visiting the Kyabram Branch on Saturday 12th October at 11.30am and Echuca Branch on Sunday 13th October at 2.30pm. Dave is the author of the book "Ice Journey" and he will talk about his experiences with Post Traumatic Distress Disorder after his experiences in the Vietnam War. Dave will also talk about his expeditions to Macquarie Island and Davis Station and his eventful expedition to Casey Station.
So come along, bring a friend and meet people who create wonderful tales about life and who are also able to reflect on their life changing experiences. All events are free, please book online from our library website.
