Barris speaks to North York Newcomers Club

Ted Barris has interviewed nearly 5,000 veterans. The experience has enlightened him about everything from veterans’ treatment by he federal government to post-tramatic stress disorder.

As part of its spring 2013 program, the North York Newcomers’ Club has invited Ted Barris to address the membership on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He will speak about the job of getting veterans to speak about their experiences; his talk is based on one of his recent bestselling books, “Breaking the Silence: Veterans’ Untold Stories from the Great War to Afghanistan.” Copies of a number of Ted’s books will be on hand for sale and autographing.

When: noon., Tuesday, June 11, 2013.

Where:

Contact: Sue Lynch


About Ted Barris

Ted Barris is an accomplished author, journalist and broadcaster. As well as hosting stints on CBC Radio and regular contributions to the national press, he has authored 18 non-fiction books and served (for 18 years) as professor of journalism/broadcasting at Centennial College in Toronto. He has written a weekly column/webblog - The Barris Beat - for more than 30 years.

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