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Cape Flats Book Festival
Two days packed with exciting talks and seminars at the Cape Flats Book Festival. Join in on discussions around Mind Over Body: The Hurt and Healing on the 4th November 2023 from 13:30 until 14:20. At West End Primary School Gail Gilbride will be discussing her newest book: Cat Therapy, and Nadine Dirks will be joining her to talk about her book: Hot Water. Entrance is free so feel free to bring along a couple of friends!

Gail Gilbride Bohle's journey with cancer and writing
Gail Gilbride Bohle's cancer journey and her use of writing as therapy gained attention on John Maytham's Afternoon Drive show. Sharing her experiences, she highlighted the healing power of writing. Gail's honesty and resilience resonated, inspiring listeners and showcasing the transformative potential of storytelling in adversity.

Midday Spice with Varshan Sookhun on soundcloud
Gail Gilbride Bohle's interview on Midday Spice with Varshan Sookhun captivated listeners as they explored her creative process and the universal themes in her storytelling. The conversation highlighted the profound impact of her work, emphasizing literature's power to foster connection and understanding.

Breast cancer memoirs on Buddies for Life
Embark on a transformative exploration of resilience and hope with Gail Gilbride's poignant breast cancer memoirs on Buddies for Life. Through her raw honesty and unwavering strength, Gail shares her personal journey, providing solace, inspiration, and a profound sense of camaraderie to those navigating similar experiences.

Cat Therapy now available on kindle
Download the online Cat Therapy book and start enjoying this refreshingly optimistic story today!
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Gail Gilbride and Penny Haw will discuss Gail’s novel, Under the African Sun. It tells the moving story of Cape Town newspaper intern, Deborah Morley who, in the midst of the turbulence and chaos of 1976 and the uncertainty of her career, is in love with an activist. They’ll also touch on Gail’s recently released memoir, Cat Therapy.
Each ticket includes a glass of wine.
Saturday 10 June
17h00 – 18h00
Windsor Hotel, Hermanus
Gail Gilbride on
Fine Music Radio
Listen to Gail Gilbride talk about her lastest novel, Cat Therapy, on Fine Music Radio.
Cat Therapy is Gail Gilbride’s unplanned memoir that tells the story of her journey of overcoming cancer during corona.