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Dr Steven Sommer

A Doctor's Journey Back to Health

2022-10-18 18:30:00 2022-10-18 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Dr Steven Sommer From doctor to patient to doctor again. Dr Sommer chronicles his own story and the background of ME/CFS alongside the latest research validating its biomedical reality. Waurn Ponds Library -

Tuesday, October 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-18 18:30:00 2022-10-18 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Dr Steven Sommer From doctor to patient to doctor again. Dr Sommer chronicles his own story and the background of ME/CFS alongside the latest research validating its biomedical reality. Waurn Ponds Library -

From doctor to patient to doctor again. Dr Sommer chronicles his own story and the background of ME/CFS alongside the latest research validating its biomedical reality.

Dr Steven Sommer M.B.,B.S FRACGP is an Australian GP, University lecturer and ME/CFS patient. He has recently published two books on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). In A Doctor’s Journey Back to Health, written along with his wife Tori,  Dr Sommer chronicles his own story and the background of ME/CFS alongside the latest research validating its biomedical reality. A must-read for anyone needing to better understand this condition which is exploding worldwide in the aftermath of Long Covid.

This book tells a deeply human story with care and compassion and brings hope and inspiration to all those touched by ME/CFS.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Waurn Ponds Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0670

Hours

Waurn Ponds Library

We're closed Friday April 25 due to ANZAC Day
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
(Easter Break)
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Apr 25 Closed
(ANZAC Day)
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0670

About the Library

Waurn Ponds Library is located next to LeisureLink aquatic and fitness centre, over the road from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. The modern building features a children’s area on the ground floor with a semi-outdoor reading deck and family room. The first floor offers flexible areas for reading and study, and large non-fiction and young adult collections. Other features include public access PCs, free WiFi, coffee and vending machines, and a meeting room for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

Upcoming events

Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 01, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the... more
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the characters and story to life! Ages 8+

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, May 07, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the... more
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the characters and story to life! Ages 8+

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the... more
Read, rehearse and perform plays, short stories, poems and adapted picture books. Using only your voice, bring the characters and story to life! Ages 8+

Wed, May 21, 10:45am - 11:45am
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Wed, May 21, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.