Author Talk with Brigid Lowry
Join author Brigid Lowry as she discusses her new book A Time of Living Graciously: Reflections on Growing Older in this special in conversation event with fellow author Sally Gillespie.
About A Time of Living Graciously: Reflections on Growing Older
Brigid Lowry’s insights into ageing gracefully and gratefully are a warm embrace for the soul. From navigating the quirks of creaking joints to pondering life’s mysteries, Brigid reminds us to approach life with humour and kindness.
Whether you’re facing the occasional stumble or pondering the mysteries of existence, let this collection of reflective essays be your companion.
About Brigid Lowry
Brigid Lowry was born in New Zealand to a bohemian family where she learned to value books and writing. She hopes her work will inspire people to think, laugh and enjoy being alive. Brigid has a master’s degree in creative writing and is the award-winning author of eight young adult titles, including the bestseller Guitar Highway Rose.
Her recent titles are Still Life with Teapot: On Zen, Writing and Creativity (2016), and A Year of Loving Kindness to Myself & Other Essays (2021), both with Fremantle Press. She is in favour of kindness, vegetables and living simply.
About Sally Gillespie
Dr Sally Gillespie writes and facilitates workshops on climate psychology and ecopsychology. Her book Climate Crisis and Consciousness: Reimagining Our World and Ourselves explores the psychological challenges and opportunities of engaging with climate issues for individuals and societies. She is a daily practitioner of ageing with as much grace, grit, gratitude and good humour as she can muster.
Additional information
Event starting time
Doors will open for this event at 6pm, with the event beginning at 6:15pm. Due to the library's regular opening hours entry is not possible before 6pm, so please plan accordingly.
Getting to the event:
Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available at the rear of the building including two accessible parking bays. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.
Access and inclusion:
Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible . For additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.
Ticket information:
You are not required to bring a ticket with you. Names will be checked at the door. Please note that space is limited and registration is essential. Please only register if you will definitely be attending.
More information:
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