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Upcoming Events QUT Young Alumni (QUTYA) Wine and Cheese EveningConfused and baffled when you walk into a bottle shop? Perplexed at the difference between merlot and shiraz? If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly at a wine list or simply enjoy a good glass of bubbly, then please join us at the QUT Young Alumni’s Wine Tasting evening. On Wednesday, 6 August, international wine connoisseur Phil Manser from Premium Wines Interested in receiving an invitation? Please register your interest now by emailing the QUTYA at young.alumni@qut.edu.au. We look forward to seeing you there! QUTYA Talking BooksJoin us for the August get together as we debate, deliberate and discuss Edens Outcasts The Story of Louisa May Alcott And Her Father by John Matteson over a glass or two of bubbly and canapés. The beloved author of "Little Women" was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson--an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Wilful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. Winner 2008 Pulitzer Prize When: Wednesday, 20 August 2008 We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsor Dymocks who have not only provided us with a suitable venue but also with wine and snacks for each meeting. Talking Books meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every 2nd month at Dymocks MacArthur Central.
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