Stirling Libraries hosts inspirational survivors
Stirling Libraries – Osborne is excited to host two inspiring storytellers to close out the year’s free Author Talk series in November and December.
Philip Lako: The Ten-Year-Old Man
Philip Lako is a Western Australian author, mentor and public speaker, as well as a passionate advocate for migrant and refugee communities.
His powerful memoir, The Ten-Year-Old Man, tells the story of his abduction as child during the Sudanese civil war, the decade he was forced to live as a child soldier, his escape to Kenya and his journey to building a new life in Western Australia.
Join Philip at Stirling Libraries – Osborne on Thursday 12 November from 6.00pm to 7.00pm for an inspiring exploration of resilience, identity, purpose and belonging.
Defying the Diagnosis with Jess Michael
Jess Michael is a Western Australia author, speaker, health advocate and cancer survivor.
Her memoir, Defying the Diagnosis, tells how she navigated being diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer (glioblastoma) in 2023 with remarkable courage, resilience and determination to emerge on the other side.
Beyond her personal journey, the book includes the practical, emotional and spiritual tools that helped her navigate the road ahead.
Join Jess at Stirling Libraries on Tuesday 8 December from 5.30pm to 6.30pm for an uplifting evening of inspiration, reflection and strength you won’t want to miss.
Bookings are essential for both talks as places are limited.
