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SUMMARY:North Shore Reads - A Couple's Story of Confronting Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:In the fifth North Shore Reads\, Kara Stanley\, Simon Paradis\, and Marsha Lederman discuss Stanley’s new book “The Pain Project.” \nTen years after her husband Simon Paradis’ catastrophic injury to his brain and spinal cord\, Kara Stanley and Simon decide to spend one year researching pain\, interviewing experts\, reading self-help books\, and trying new and alternative methodologies to deepen their knowledge and bring ease back into their lives. In “The Pain Project: A Couple’s Story of Confronting Chronic Pain\,” Kara and Simon record their honest conversations\, insightful journal entries\, and affectionate banter\, all while addressing the nature of suffering and pain. Ultimately hopeful\, their story is one for anyone looking for a greater understanding of pain as a phenomenon and in their own lives. \nDon’t miss this thoughtful online conversation between Kara\, Simon\, and The Globe and Mail’s Marsha Lederman on what it means when we confront pain head on. \nThe event is held virtually via Zoom webinar. A link will be emailed to you two days before to the email address you used to register.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/north-shore-reads-a-couples-story-of-confronting-chronic-pain/
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SUMMARY:The Strangest Thing in the Sea and Other Curious Adventures: an Afternoon with Author Rachel Poliquin!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Family Literacy Week at Parkgate Library! Join us for an exciting\, engaging\, and interactive program with a local author. \nRachel Poliquin explores wonder and curiosity in her gorgeous book The Strangest Thing in the Sea. During this program\, Rachel will share the inspiration behind the book – then invite participants to dive deep into a world of creative thinking and strangeness by creating their very own Strangest Thing in the Sea! \nRegistration is required. This program is best suited for children aged 6-12. Parents are highly encouraged to participate and to attend if they feel their child may benefit from extra support. \nRachel Poliquin is an award-winning author of children’s non-fiction. She mostly writes about animals and particularly likes exploring the overlooked heroes of the natural world. Her books include I Am Wind: An Autobiography\, This is Orange\, and The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers\, which has been translated into 10 languages. She lives in Vancouver\, Canada with her husband\, three children. \nFor more information\, please reach out to Parkgate Library at 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/the-strangest-thing-in-the-sea-and-other-curious-adventures-an-afternoon-with-author-rachel-poliquin/
LOCATION:North Vancouver Public Library – Parkgate branch\, 3675 Banff Court\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7H 2Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion
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