Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Rachelle Unreich - A Brilliant Life

Registration now closed

Rachelle Unreich - A Brilliant Life

Author Talk

2024-02-13 17:30:00 2024-02-13 18:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Rachelle Unreich - A Brilliant Life 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. Belmont Library -

Tuesday, February 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-13 17:30:00 2024-02-13 18:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Rachelle Unreich - A Brilliant Life 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. Belmont Library -

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Belmont Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0665

Hours

Belmont Library

Mon, Jul 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0665

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.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Wed, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Jul 31, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Aug 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Aug 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Transform a photo into a unique keepsake using embroidery techniques in this workshop celebrating Family History... more
Transform a photo into a unique keepsake using embroidery techniques in this workshop celebrating Family History Month! This program is delivered over 2 sessions.

Thu, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Aug 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Aug 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Transform a photo into a unique keepsake using embroidery techniques in this workshop celebrating Family History... more
Transform a photo into a unique keepsake using embroidery techniques in this workshop celebrating Family History Month! This program is delivered over 2 sessions.

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

Tue, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.