Local author Jane Bissell will be visiting libraries around the Rodney District over the next week, where she will discuss her two books: Welcome to the Amazon and The Pink Party.
Jane is a professional Hibiscus Coast writer and author of two books and numerous articles. An inspirational, humorous and vibrant speaker, she will talk about the lessons she has learned from her breast cancer journey and the importance of celebrating life and living each day to the full.
“Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2001 – breast cancer awareness month – so the irony of that was not lost on her,” says Rodney Libraries Kris Wehipeihana.
“Never thinking she would be one of the one in eight New Zealand women who experience breast cancer at some point in life, Jane has embarked on a journey that has not only dramatically redirected her own life – but also brought positive change and reward.”
Her first book describes her initial year with breast cancer and the second continues the journey and brings in the stories of two other women who have experienced breast cancer.
Jane’s Rodney Libraries visits and times are: Thursday October 16, 6pm at Whangaparaoa Library and Service Centre; Friday, October 17, 6pm at Orewa Library; Tuesday October 21, 10:30am at Kumeu Library.
More information
Contact: Kris Wehipeihana
Phone: 0800 426 5169
Email: Kris.wehipehana@rodney.govt.nz