Manchester
Women's Aid and the Pankhurst Trust present:
A Living
Library!
March
19th 2015 2-5pm - FREE
Manchester
Central Library, St. Peter’s Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Come and borrow a living
book. Discover personal stories of survival.
Life doesn't always go
according to plan and any one of us can find our lives affected by domestic
abuse. Volunteer Living Books will make themselves available to be 'borrowed'
by members of the public for open conversation about their lives and
experiences.
What is the RISE Living Library?
The RISE Living Library was
developed by RISE - the Brighton & Hove national award winning domestic
abuse charity. Launched in 2010, the event aims to promote
dialogue, reduce prejudice and encourage understanding about domestic abuse.
The simple format creates an opportunity to speak to survivors and those who
work to support people affected by domestic abuse.
Living Books include
survivors, refuge and outreach workers, the police and others speaking one on
one with interested members of the community. Each 'reading' lasts up to 15
minutes.
RISE Living Library has been
described by readers as 'beautiful, inspirational and moving'.
"I was just passing
and didn't have the time to build up expectations. It didn't matter. It is so
inspirational and beautiful. I feel grateful people wanted to share their
experiences."
"Great to really put
the person into the story. I really loved it!"
Manchester Women's Aid and
the Pankhurst Trust are delighted to be holding their first RISE Living Library
as part of Manchester's inaugural SICK! Festival!
The event is free - all
you need is curiosity and an open mind.
