Joel Magarey discusses his journey to Alaska & Bolivia & his triumph over OCD

Thursday 10th March 12noon -- Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon --

At age 25 and recently diagnosed with OCD Joel Magarey left a budding career as a journalist and his long term love and embarked upon an odyssey of discovery which took him from places as diverse as Alaska and Bolivia. The Age described his book Exposure: a Journey (2009) as

'intensely human, brutally honest, often touching and a paean to the enduring value of a journey of self-discovery.'
– Bruce Elder,The Age

Joel's journey of discovery helped him to triumph over his disorder. He now works as a Hansard reporter in the Victorian Parliament and is working on his second book.

BOOKINGS: Bookings essential -- Cost: $10
Phone 92945640 or book online - Magarey

Cheers, Maryanne

New James Patterson non-fiction

I have just learnt that the latest James Patterson non-fiction book (co-written by Hal Friedman) has two titles. The American edition is called Against Medical Advice : a true story, whilst the Australian edition is called Torn Apart. We have copies under each title however there are more copies of the Australian edition so if you are placing holds you should place them on Torn Apart.

Torn Apart is the story of Hal's son, Cory and his sudden development of Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and other neurological conditions and the heartbreaking journey to find a treatment. Find out more and read an excerpt at James Patterson's official website.

Cheers, Maryanne