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Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland take the stage in Geelong for a heartfelt discussion about the challenges of living with illness and their co-authored book, Broken Brains.
At 31, when Jamila Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour, she turned to her close friend Rosie Waterland for support. Waterland, who had been grappling with the lasting effects of childhood abuse and ongoing mental health challenges, understood what it meant to live with a ‘broken brain’.
Drawn from their shared experience of being sick, these two remarkable women sought to write a deeply personal book – Broken Brains – to offer others the comfort, solidarity and understanding they wish they had during their own struggles.
Rizvi and Waterland appear for one night only in Geelong, where they will sit down with Charlotte Guest for a candid conversation brimming with their trademark levity and wisdom, sharing invaluable advice for anyone facing illness or supporting a loved one through it.
Presented in partnership with Geelong Regional Libraries
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Thursday 8 May
6.30 - 7.30pm
Tickets
$20.00
Full
$10.00
Concession
Please note, all attendees are to be Geelong Regional Libraries Members (it’s free to join and can be done online immediately).
Location
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
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Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.
Featuring
Jamila Rizvi
Jamila Rizvi is an experienced broadcaster, public speaker and social policy expert, as well as the bestselling author of Not Just Lucky and The Motherhood. As Deputy Managing Director of Future Women, Jamila champions ...
Rosie Waterland
Rosie Waterland is an author, comedian, podcaster and public speaker, but mostly calls herself a writer. Her first two books, The Anti Cool Girl and Every Lie I’ve Ever Told, were critically acclaimed national bestsellers. Her ...
Charlotte Guest
Charlotte Guest is a writer and bookseller on Wathaurong Country, Geelong. Her writing has appeared in national and international journals, and in 2024 she was shortlisted for the Bookseller of the Year award, administered ...