Rachelle Unreich - A Brilliant Life
Author Talk
Tuesday, February 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm
The powerful true story of a Holocaust survivor told by her daughter - a tale that reminds us of the resilience of the soul and the ability of the heart to heal.
Over seventy years had passed since Mira Unreich was freed from a concentration camp in Germany. On that spring day in 1945, she found herself alive, against all odds. In the decades that followed, she never explained the mystery underpinning her survival. How could Mira say that in the Holocaust 'I learned about the goodness of people'?
When Mira's journalist daughter Rachelle realised time was running out for Mira, who was ill with cancer, she resolved to ask her mother questions. It would be the most important interview of her life: a chance to discover the secrets to her mother's joy, and an opportunity to fit together the jigsaw puzzle pieces of her own life.
Rachelle discovered so much more than she ever expected. Mira's words would lead her along a surprising path, where she learned for the first time what a truly extraordinary life her mother had led.
Book sales and book signing will be available at the event.
If you need anything in order to participate in this event, please contact events@grlc.vic.gov.au at least two weeks prior to the event date.
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Belmont Library
| Mon, Oct 05 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, Oct 06 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 07 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
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| Sun, Oct 11 | Closed |
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About the Library
Library services first began in Belmont in 1885. Our current library was officially opened on 28 October 1982 by the Hon FN Wilkes MP, Minister for Local Government and his Worship the Mayor, Cr PF Ward JP. The building was renovated in 2010 making it a modern, pleasing and community-centric library environment. The renovated library was officially opened by the Hon Richard Wynne MP, Minister for Local Government. Belmont Library is a large and busy hub within easy reach of the High Street commercial precinct.