Five questions in five minutes with... Burt Sigsworth
Burt Sigsworth aka "Dr Dodgeball", author of "Fly like an emu" takes time out to answer five questions in five minutes...What are you reading right now?
"Yes Man: The amazing tale of what happens when you decide to say...Yes" by Danny Wallace.
What do you like most about it?
I read it a few years ago and have gone back to it again. I am a big fan of Danny Wallace’s commitment to drastically changing his life. He is a bit of a kindred spirit, he came up with one of those crazy ideas and actually did it.
What is your favourite book?
Tough question, there are a lot of books that I really like. If I had to pick one I would say “To Kill a Mockingbird”. I read it at school and it left a big impression on a young mind.
What do you like to do when you are not writing unbelievable true stories about loopholes in Australian sport?
Life has been action packed over the last couple of years. I work at the airport and have a young family that I try and spend as much time with as possible, which isn’t always easy to juggle with the demands of being a self-selected semi-professional athlete.
If you could have dinner with two famous people (dead or alive) who would they be and why?
Given that I have spent the last couple of years riding on the coat tails of Australia’s great sporting heroes, I probably owe Don Bradman and Cathy Freeman a dinner to say thank you.
Burt Sigsworth will be appearing at Engadine Library for a book signing /author talk on 19th January, 2012 at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join us as Burt tells us more about his journey to becoming a part of Australia's first National Dodgeball Team. His book "Fly like an emu" will be available for sale and signing on the night. Bookings are essential as space is limited. Book online, or call 9548 6003.
Palm Reading will Amaze!
Each Monday in January between 10am and 12noon, Rosemary Dawson, a natural born medium, will be at Sutherland Library, providing short personal Psychic Readings. Be in the library on Monday morning to secure your 15 minute time slot.
Amazing Monday offers you the opportunity to learn about yourself, through a Palm or Numerology reading, as well as encountering new authors and genres.
Visit the Information Desk where staff will help you 'Seek An Amazing Read', using databases packed full of suggestions which can be tailored to your preferences.
So visit Sutherland Library on Amazing Monday, to find a 'read' tailored just to you!
Rosemary Dawson, comes from a large Irish family where ghostly encounters and paranormal activity were considered the norm. Rosemary decided to embrace her Psychic gifts through her studies and acquired a Post Grad degree as well as a Masters of Applied Science at University. She has taught English and Religious Studies in High School over a period of 25 years.
Rosemary gives Psychic Readings at the Mind, Body, Spirit Festival at Darling Harbour each year and runs the Red Dragon Coaching Service in Cronulla.
Amazing Monday offers you the opportunity to learn about yourself, through a Palm or Numerology reading, as well as encountering new authors and genres.
Visit the Information Desk where staff will help you 'Seek An Amazing Read', using databases packed full of suggestions which can be tailored to your preferences.
So visit Sutherland Library on Amazing Monday, to find a 'read' tailored just to you!
Rosemary Dawson, comes from a large Irish family where ghostly encounters and paranormal activity were considered the norm. Rosemary decided to embrace her Psychic gifts through her studies and acquired a Post Grad degree as well as a Masters of Applied Science at University. She has taught English and Religious Studies in High School over a period of 25 years.
Rosemary gives Psychic Readings at the Mind, Body, Spirit Festival at Darling Harbour each year and runs the Red Dragon Coaching Service in Cronulla.
Health Talks at Shire Libraries in January
To raise awareness of Australia's Healthy Weight Week 2012, Shire Libraries has invitied health professional and author Sandy Bröcking to deliver two free health information sessions in the libraries.
Session One will be held in the evening at Sutherland Library and Session Two will be held during the day at Miranda Library.
Bookings can be made online through the What's On page or by calling Sutherland Library on 9710 0351.
Sandy Bröcking’s inspiring story and passion to use her experiences to help others has resulted in her innovative and highly motivating health plan for those who want to lose weight on a daily basis without being forced into a rigorous, radical or expensive diet regime.
The talk includes:
- Learn about diet and lifestyle related diseases and find out how to prevent them
- Learn about reasons why losing weight seems to be difficult for so many of us
- Learn to lose weight the healthy way
- Learn why diets don’t work for most people
- Learn how to lose weight for good
- Learn how every day food affects our health and our weight
The library also has fantastic health resources including books, Fitness DVDs and Online Databases for members to borrow and use freely. Search the collection now!
Amazing Mondays- Amazing Reads
Looking for an Amazing read? Try one of these ten Amazing Reads compiled by Sutherland Library's very well read Document Delivery Officer, Diane Ollerenshaw.
1. Tolstoy and the purple chair: my year of magical reading / Nina Sankovich An enjoyable read and a Reader’s Advisory all rolled into one. Nina commits to reading a book a day for a year in an effort to overcome her grief at her sister’s early death.
2. Shadow Lines / Stephen KinnaneStephen tells of living in Perth last century - the Aboriginal experience. He also weaves in both sides of his family history - the Aboriginal, and the immigrant.
3. Down among the women / Margaret DrabbleFictionAn inconsistent, prolific author. This was the first title of hers that I read. It spoke to me in the 70’s about the strength of women.
4. The female eunuch / Germaine GreerAnother one from the seventies when I enjoyed so many “yes, that’s how I feel” moments in this groundbreaker of its time.
5. Last chance cafe / Liz Byrski FictionAn Australian author of women’s fiction - one to acknowlege what an enjoyable experience it was to read when you closed the book on finishing it.
6. Convincing ground: learning to fall in love with your country / Bruce PascoeShows how the colonists reporting of black/white history went wrong. Insights into the Aboriginal people and this country.
7. Carpentaria / Alexis Wright FictionIn the Gulf of Carpentaria a fictitious mining town of Desperance and its people come alive. Family relations, black/white relations, politics, reality and myth all rolling along to entertain and educate the reader.
8. Justice / Karen Robards FictionSpooks of the spy kind and the ghost kind help the suspense build in this story of strong women characters
9. The happiest refugee / Ahn Do Anh's name is Do (sounds like dough) but must mean doo because he can do anything. Stand-up comedy, qualify as a lawyer, movie star, TV show host AND write a good book. All of this after surviving a horror journey to Australia as a refugee. Read Anh's pacy, humorous tale and gain a little insight into the difficulties refugees can face and overcome in Australia.
10. Mornings in Jenin / by Susan Albuhawa Palestinian refugees and the Arab/Israeli conflict are the big subjects in this book. This is a work of fiction that peaks your interest into delving deeper into the reporting on this conflict.
January- Amazing Reads
The National Year of Reading has arrived, and to kick it off a great year of reading celebration, the first theme is Amazing Reads!
What is an Amazing Read?
What is an Amazing Read?
It is any read you find amazing! This includes any books which might confound, as by fear, wonder or extreme surprise, or that astounds or astonishes you greatly. It might be an adventure, a mystery with a surprising twist, a tale of a wonderous journey, or a story set in a fantastic, imaginative world. It may be a biography of someone’s inspirational and fascinating life, or a simply amazingly well written tome of literary worth.
Amazing Reads might be books that have been recommended by someone else, those books that have touched your heart and stayed with you, and could be your favourite books that are re-read every year and continue to be enjoyed.
Are you looking for your next Amazing Read? Why not try one the books from the weekly lists of top ten amazing reads compiled by Sutherland Library’s Reference team, find them posted on the Sutherland Library News each Monday throughout the month of January. Don't forget to fill in an entry form when you return your books to the library, there's still time to go into the draw for a chance to win an e-reader and great weekly prizes as part of the Adult Summer Reading club!
Amazing Reads might be books that have been recommended by someone else, those books that have touched your heart and stayed with you, and could be your favourite books that are re-read every year and continue to be enjoyed.
Are you looking for your next Amazing Read? Why not try one the books from the weekly lists of top ten amazing reads compiled by Sutherland Library’s Reference team, find them posted on the Sutherland Library News each Monday throughout the month of January. Don't forget to fill in an entry form when you return your books to the library, there's still time to go into the draw for a chance to win an e-reader and great weekly prizes as part of the Adult Summer Reading club!
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