Authors share the stage

TWO distinguished, but diverse, World War II writers will share the stage at an Author’s Evening presented by the Friends of the Noosaville Library at the library, Thursday evening (30 April) from 6.30pm until 8pm.
In a salute to all the highly-respected service men and women and their Allies – who defended our freedom in theatres of war, particularly in the Pacific – 89-year-old ex US Marine, Bill Hook, and 52-year-old Brisbane teacher and passionate historian, Anthony Cooper, will present their stories and their books.
Bill, at the age of 19 and after fighting on the ground in the bloody battle of Iwojima, was one of a select team of 17 who flew into Tsiensin (now Tianjin) China after the surrender of the Japanese in Manila Bay at the end of World War 11.
Anthony, as a writer of military history, had produced three books – HMAS Bataan – 1952; Darwin Spitfires (published in 2011) and Kokoda Air Strikes, released recently.
Both authors will present talks about their book in what is sure to be an interesting and informative evening.
Bookings are essential for the Author’s Evening which costs $8 and includes a drink and finger food. Call the Noosaville Library on 5329 6555 or book online through the Noosa Library events calendar.