November-December Book : The Tall Man

Well Ladies .... The book selection for this next coming period is the Tall Man, by Chloe Hooper It is a quick turnaround with the next date for the bookclub being 3 weeks away, so find the book and get reading!!!  DATE FOR NEXT MEETING : SUNDAY 2nd December 2012.  LOCATION : we hope it will be the Garden Cafe.... However this is TBC - Cheryl that is your job!

Options for Book Acquisition include
Brisbane City Council Library
www.bookdepository.co.uk for under $20
http://www.amazon.com Amazon Kindle for $16.99

A quick synopsis, excerpt below directly from http://www.penguin.com.au/thetallman/bookdetails.cfm
"Chloe Hooper's reports from the inquest won her a Walkley Award and were published around the world. The Tall Man is the story of the death of Cameron Doomadgee, who one morning swore at a policeman and forty-five minutes later lay dead in a watch house cell. The Tall Man tells the full story of the subsequent trial and its repercussions through northen Australia."

Recently retired, Police Commissioner, Bob Atkinson reflected the policing management of Cameron Doomadgee on Palm Island and the death of Cameron Doomadgee was one of his deepest regrets and disappointments under his stewardship as Police Commissioner.  A man to be respected, whose values and commitment to positive, ethical policing is to be admired.  His interview with abc well worth the 30mins out of your day to watch...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-25/bob-atkinson-speaks-to-john-taylor-extended/4333402

Happy Reading & Hope to see you all on Sunday 2nd Dec.  Oh --- Christmas - Table Top Book Exchange is happening again, so scour your bookshelves ladies!
Much love and happy days!
V