An Hour with Alison Wong

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When:

Fri 14 May ’10, 4:30pm–5:30pm

Where: Lower NZI Room, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr, Auckland CBD Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Standard, from 12 May: $19.50
Earlybird: $16.50
Club Member: $15.50
Student: $9.75
Booking fees may apply

Website:

www.writersfestival.co.nz

Favourites:

Angela Radford

Poet Alison Wong’s debut novel, As the Earth Turns Silver, has had rave reviews.

Set in the early 20th century, it is an intertwining story of two families: Wong Chung-yung has recently arrived in Wellington and finds himself in a land that does not welcome Chinese; Katherine McKechnie is struggling to raise two children after the death of her husband. In a climate of hostility towards foreign newcomers, and with the First World War an ominous presence, Katherine and Yung embark on a poignant, dangerous and far-reaching love affair. ‘… a truly beautiful book about the sadness of racism and why we allow ourselves to be hurt by love.

I have been lucky enough to work with some great writers exploring Chinese culture … Alison Wong is one of those.’ (Toby Eady)

Chair: Graham Beattie.

Presented as a part of the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival.