Barris returns to speak to Pickering Historical Society

Among his veterans subjects, Ted Barris has interviewed Afghanistan veterans.
Among his interview subjects, Ted Barris has interviewed Afghanistan veterans.

As part of its fall 2011 program, the Pickering Township Historical Society has invited Ted Barris to pay a return visit and address the members at their regularly monthly meeting. On Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 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: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011.

Where: East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Road, Pickering, Ontario.

Contact: John Sabean johnsabean@rogers.com


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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