You are invited to
a memoir book launch on
Friday September 11th 2015 @ 7 pm
@ The Big Green BookshopUnit 1, Brampton Park Rd, Wood Green, N22 6BG
www.biggreenbookshop.com
A HIPPOPOTAMUS AT THE TABLE
by Anna Meryt
A
true story of a journey to a new life
in Cape Town, South Africa in 1975
There’ll be music – blues
guitar
by the fabulous Greg Mayston
and
wine and readings from the book.
Extracts from the
book:
- “Waiting at the reception desk to check in, I saw the toilet signs for the first time, in both Afrikaans and English - Blanke Dames (White Ladies), Nie Blanke Vrou (Non-white Females), and was shocked. The first time I had to go, I stood outside, hesitating, feeling that by choosing one, I was accepting their distinction.“
- “Dave, Dave, I’ve been stung by a scorpion and I’ve got 10 minutes to live! Help! Help!’ I was sobbing hysterically...
Contact me: ameryt@hotmail.com /my blog at www.ameryt.com or
call The Big Green Bookshop 020 8881 6767
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