New books on display at the Hurunui District Library 17-24 January

        ‘Dreams from my father’ by Barack Obama

Before Barack Obama became a politician he was, among other things, a writer. In this book he traces his black African and white American roots starting in a small town in Kansas, retracing to his mother’s family in Hawaii, then to his childhood home in Indonesia and finally to confront the bitter truth of his father’s life in Kenya.

      ‘Daughter of the East’ by Benazir Bhutto

This riveting autobiography, first published twenty years ago has been updated in 2007 and shows how Pakistan has been thrust into international limelight since 9/11. Daughter of the East gives the reader an overall picture of the chaos and tyrannies that overshadowed Pakistan during the seventies and eighties and under the reign of Zia ul-Huq.

      ‘The divinity code’ by Ian Wishart

Investigative journalist Ian Wishart presents evidence that is turning both science and religion on their heads. With chapters on How did life arise? Did Jesus Christ even exist? this is written in a easy-to -read style.

     ‘Nathan Astle’ - autobiography

Speculation and rumour has been rampant ever since Nathan Astle retired from international cricket. Here is the truth from Astle himself, coach John Bracewell and captain Stephen Fleming.

    ‘New Zealand shipwrecks: over 200 years of disasters at sea’

This is the eight edition of this book and covers from 1795 to 2007. For those keen on history, diving, genealogy or who just enjoy a tale well told, New Zealand shipwrecks is an indispensable record of a fascinating aspect of new Zealand’s maritime history. 

To reserve any of these items contact your local library or email info@hurunuilibrary.govt.nz

Avril

Sir Edmund Hillary

One of the most admired and loved New Zealanders, Sir Edmund Hillary, has passed away at the age of 88. His life and adventurous exploits will continue to fascinate for many generations to come. Christchurch City Libraries have published a web page with extensive information on Sir Edmund’s achievements.

       Click here to visit the Christchurch City Libraries site on Sir Edmund

The book ‘Sir Edmund Hillary: an extraordinary life’ by Alexa Johnson, one of the most comprehensive biographies available, can now be reserved and will be on display at the District Library from Friday 18 January.

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