Chris Cleave: Uptown at the Salon at North York Central Library
'Uptown at the Salon' presents critically acclaimed and bestselling British author, Chris Cleave, at North York Central Library, on Tuesday May 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, in the Concourse Auditorium.
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ill be discussing his recent book, Everyone Brave is Forgiven (2016), inspired by his grandparen'ts' wartime correspondence. Whether you are a book lover, interested in history, or curious about the creative writing process, Chris' presentation is sure to be of interest!
A book signing and Q & A with the author will follow.
Register for this free event online or call North York Central's 'Browsery Department' at 416-395-5672.
Find Chris Cleave titles in the library's collections:
Everyone Brave is Forgiven, Chris Cleave (2016)
Mary, Tom, Alistair and Hilda are on the cusp of adulthood when World War II breaks out. Against the backdrop of bombs, big bands, and food rationing, their lives become intertwined with a surprising aftermath. Inspired by the wartime letters of Cleave’s grandparen'ts, love, prejudice, fear and hope intersect to produce a very human and poignant drama. This is an epic story, filled with rich and at times jarring imagery. Fans of his award-winning Little Bee (2009) are sure to enjoy this latest work.
Gold, Chris Cleave (2012)
On the eve of the 2012 London Olympics, Kate and Zoe, best friends and fierce rivals, compete for one spot on the British Cycling Team. In this emotionally charged story, each woman will be tested to her physical and psychological limits. Cleave scores another win with Gold!
Little Bee, Chris Cleave (2009)
While vacationing in Nigeria, Sarah and her husband Andrew are taken captive by a group of threatening soldiers. This incident, which also involves a young Nigerian girl, Little Bee, forms the basis for a friendship between Little Bee and Sarah when their paths cross again in London. With humour and understanding, Cleave masterfully contrasts the voices of the two women — Little Bee, desperate and resilient, and Sarah, trying to come to terms with the violent episode on the beach and the chain of events it has set in motion. This New York Times bestseller and Oprah favourite was also published as ‘The Other Hand’.
- ebook
- CD Talking Book – restricted to print disabled patrons
- Large Print
- also published as The Other Hand
Incendiary, Chris Cleave (2005)
A young working class mother's life is shattered when a terrorist attack kills her husband and young son attending a football match. Guilt-ridden, devastated by grief, she writes a letter to Osama Bin Laden beseeching him to end his campaign of terror. Writing is an outlet for her anguish. It also initiates her own personal odyssey of self-discovery. Incendiary was made into a successful feature film, starring Michelle Williams and Ewan McGregor.
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