Book Launch: 'Hidden Lives, Silenced Histories: Eons of Australian Homophobia' - Peter de Waal
Description
Bringing forgotten voices back to life of men persecuted simply for loving men.
'Hidden Lives, Silenced Histories: Eons of Australian Homophobia' - Peter de Waal
BOOK LAUNCH:
The Hon. Penny Sharpe, Leader of the NSW Government in the Legislative Council and Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Heritage
4pm for prompt 4:30pm start
Jubilee Room, Parliament House - Macquarie Street, Sydney
This is a free event, however the Jubilee Room has limited capacity.
Bookings are essential (which includes a pre purchased signed copy).*
The book is an illustrated, almost 400-page, self-published book, produced as a cost-recovery project.
Preference for attendance will be given to those who pre-purchase: $39.95
Book collection is at the Launch unless otherwise coordinated via Peter.
If the room's capacity is reached, registration that does not include book purchase will be placed on a priority waiting list with places offered as they become available. Please email Peter (below) to be placed on this list. Thank you for your understanding.
"Thank you for helping me give these forgotten voices their rightful place in history. This book has been a very personal labour of love." Peter de Waal AM.
Donations are also deeply appreciated (There is an option for this in the booking process).
"Your generosity will help purchase additional copies for public libraries, ensuring these once-silenced stories can be discovered, read and remembered by future generations."
If you're unable to attend the launch or would like to purchase a copy as a gift:
https://booksonlineaustralia.com.au/shop/hidden_lives_silenced_histories/
A Meaningful Gift — Give a Story That Must Never Be Forgotten...
With the book launch just a month before Christmas, why not purchase an extra copy for your partner, a friend, or a family member? A unique and meaningful gift that will touch hearts and preserve the stories of men whose lives must never be forgotten.
*Sponsors should contact Peter directly for their VIP tickets.
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Peter de Waal AM (he/him/his)
Author, Gay History Documenter, Researcher and Life-Long Activist
78er – First Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras participant – 1978
PO Box 6, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
Learn more about me here
I live on Wangal land, part of the Eora Nation
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