An Evening with Sophie Calon in Bristol

At 50, Sophie Calon's father was a celebrated lawyer.

At 55, he was found dead on a garage forecourt at Christmas.

Meanwhile he had pinballed between homeless shelters, prison cells, and dry-out hostels.

His story is a lesson in how alcoholism corrodes a person - and a family.

Long Going is a powerful, unflinching memoir that sings with Calon's love for her eccentric, witty father while recounting his drink-fuelled disintegration.

In telling his story, Sophie Calon explores her family's instability and pain as well as her own survival.

We're very happy to welcome Sophie to discuss her book and her story in our shop.

Further details: 01179252274