Booka Bookshop - Cathy Rentzenbrink 'Last Act of Love We have had a fabulous year so far and have had a wide ranging programme of events which we hope you have all enjoyed. The after glow of being named UK & Ireland Independent Bookshop of the Year is still with us and it has been an absolute delight to see the reaction from our customers and reading community. Thank you all for your support and kind words. It seems incredible that the final event of our Summer Season is taking place next week on Tuesday 7th July with the brilliant Cathy Rentzenbrink. Cathy will be in conversation with Caroline Lang, talking about her recently published memoir, Last Act of Love. It is a seeringly beautiful account of her brother's life and death. A celebration of their childhood together, cherished memories which will never be forgotten. It is also a poignant account of how Cathy and her parents coped in the aftermath of his accident and their journey to accepting that Matty's short life was dramatically changed forever. Cathy's book is a raw and honest account of family life in the late 70s/early 80s and what happens when everything we are familiar with becomes unrecognisable. Cathy also works as Books Editor at The Bookseller magazine and is Project Director for Quick Reads - a scheme set up to improve literacy levels for adults who may find books scary or intimidating. Tim and I have heard Cathy speak on several occasions at Bookselling Conferences. She is intelligent, warm, erudite and disarmingly funny. Cathy and her story are an inspiration to us all. This will be a memorable event - don't miss out. Book online via our website: www.bookabookshop.co.uk or call into Booka. The event is at Booka 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets are £5 and are redeemable against a copy of the book 'Last Act of Love'. Hope to see some of you there, if you are able to make it. Best wishes Carrie & Tim
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