Arnold Zable to visit Castlemaine Library

One of Australia’s most loved storytellers, Arnold Zable, will be visiting Castlemaine Library to talk about his latest book The Fighter: A True Story on Thursday 15 September at 5:30pm.

The Fighter: A True Story tells the tale of Henry Nissen, a champion boxer who fought his way up from immigrant working-class Carlton to beat some of the world’s best in the 1970’s. Now, he works on the Melbourne docks; but his real work is helping those on the streets who need it most. And all the while, in the background is the memory of another fighter, his mother—and her devastating decline into mental illness.

Arnold Zable is a highly acclaimed novelist and human rights advocate, and weaves this story with compassion and humour. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him speak about his latest muse, and about how the story of The Fighter came to be.

This event is free at Castlemaine Library, Thursday 15 September 5:30pm. Bookings are required and can be made via the Library website: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au