Harries: Book Launch

Join Anthony 'Harries' Carroll, Emily Carroll and Carla Hoffenberg to celebrate the launch of their book HARRIES, at Will & Co, Bondi Beach.

WHEN: Wednesday, 24th of September 2025, at Will & Co at 5pm.

TICKETS: 

Admission: Free, includes admission for one.

Admission + Book: $27.99 (excluding external fees), includes admission for one, a copy of HARRIES (RRP: $27.99).

The Lifeguard from Bondi Beach.

About Harries:

Bondi Rescue lifeguard Harries wasn’t always confident. Bullied as a child for dyslexia, he quickly became sad. But his life changed once he discovered he could see and hear things others might not. With this heightened alertness, Harries can anticipate when someone might be in danger, which led him to carve out a successful 30-year career as a lifeguard, rescuing thousands of people. Harries is a hopeful story about how, sometimes, we need to dig a little deeper to find our special gifts.

About the Authors:

Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll is one of the most recognizable lifeguards on TV’s Bondi Rescue, which has aired in countries around the world. He has spent almost thirty years protecting the local beachgoing community, rescuing almost 6000 people, and is one of the longest serving active patrolling lifeguards in Bondi’s history. Harries has won six Australian Open Longboard Titles, and in 2017 won the Molokai2Oahu Paddleboard World Championships (40–49 years). He is also a Pilates instructor, and passionate mental health advocate and speaker.

Emily Carroll is Pilates instructor and certified ice bath coach. She is a devoted mother to two energetic boys, a nature lover, and an avid beachgoer.

Carla Hoffenberg is a published children’s book illustrator who lives in Sydney. She grew up in Johannesburg and lived in NYC. She is passionate about bringing joy to the world through optimistic and imaginative illustrations. Carla has three children and loves seeing their individuality and self-confidence flourish. She is either at the beach or working on her next children’s book project.

About Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore

Rated as one of the top 10 bookstores in the world by National Geographic, Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore is an oasis for writers, readers, and coffee lovers. Books overflow from the shelves of their store, featuring a mix of new, second-hand, antiquarian and rare books. Stay a while & enjoy some homemade chai, and amazing coffee, and unearth a book treasure or two. Read more about the bookstore's story here, and about the real Gertrude & Alice here.