The Author Talks: Ali Gripper and Gabi Hollows in Conversation
Wed 24 Apr 2019 - Wed 24 Apr 2019
1 pm - 2 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
- Address
- 669 -673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra
Join journalist and author Ali Gripper as she discusses her book The Barefoot Surgeon with Gabi Hollows.
- Cost
- This is a free event.
- More Information
- Books will be available for purchase.
Enquiries: 9093 6400
Ali’s book tells the inspiring and extraordinary story of Dr Sanduk Ruit of Nepal who, like his mentor Fred Hollows, took on the world’s medical establishment to give the life-changing gift of sight to hundreds of thousands of the world’s poorest and most isolated people. From his humble beginnings, Dr Ruit has restored the sight of over 120,000 people across Africa and Asia using small incision cataract surgery.
Ali Gripper has written features for newspapers and magazines for more than two decades. She worked closely with Dr Ruit for three years to write his life story. Gabi Hollows (AO) is the wife of the late pioneering eye surgeon Fred Hollows. An orthoptist, she is the Founding Director of the Fred Hollows Foundation and is actively involved in keeping Fred’s legacy alive.
This event is free. Books will be available for purchase.
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