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Book Launch: Unconventional Women by Sarah Gilbert (NSW)

Join Sarah Gilbert in conversation with Geraldine Doogue to discuss her new book, Unconventional Women.

Discover the liberation of six women, who went from a secluded convent life to one of freedom and choice. These are the personal accounts of both current and former Blessed Sacrament Sisters, who allow a rare insight into a closed convent and highlight the gift of independence.

Bookings: required, $5 standing tickets are available here.

  • When Fri 16 August at 6:00PM
  • Where Gleebooks, Glebe, NSW
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