About this Event
Join Vesna for a book launch and discussion of An Unexpected Life a compilation of 12 migrant women’s life stories. Some of the featured women will be participating in a panel-presentation of the book.
An Unexpected Life presents the remarkable journeys of twelve migrant women who embarked on a courageous path to Australia as adults, each confronting formidable challenges along the way. I am one of those women, and they are all my friends. Through resilience and determination, we not only overcame adversity but thrived against the odds. We come from eleven different countries from all over the World: Romania, Afghanistan, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Peru, North Macedonia, Chile, Bosnia, Malaysia and South Africa, and we tell the stories of our childhoods in those countries. Some are stories of struggle from our early days, and some are fine portrayals of innocence and gentle family nests in which we grew up. These have all formed us and built our toughness to face challenges of migration.
Vesna’s first name means "a goddess of spring" and her married surname means 'made of flowers'. She is a poet, writes short stories and has a novel or two to come.
Meet Vesna and the panel of presenters and to purchase signed copies of her book. Light refreshments will be served.
Free event. Bookings are essential. Spaces are limited.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Batemans Bay Library, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay, Australia
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