Book looks at natural way of life

  • Herald Staff
  • Friday, July 9, 2010 2:19pm
  • Life

Everett author Roy Holman will read from and talk about his book, “Healing Self, Healing Earth: Awakening Presence, Power, and Passion,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today at Zippy’s Java lounge.

Holman’s book outlines his theories on getting in touch with the natural world through yoga, meditation, health and balance in your life. Its list price is $15.95.

Zippy’s is at 1804 Hewitt Ave, in Everett. Call 425-258-4940 for more information about this event.

To find out more about Roy Holman as well as some of the classes he offers, go to www. holmanhealthconnections.com.

Doig’s latest “Work”: Well-known Northwest author Ivan Doig will read from and sign copies of his latest novel, “Work Song,” at 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S.

“Work Song,” the sequel to “The Whistling Season,” catches up with Morrie Morrison in 1919 rural Montana as he runs afoul of the Anaconda Mining Co.

The book lists at $25.95. Call the bookstore, 425-775-2789, to order a copy ahead of time.

For more bookstore events, check its website, www.edmondsbookshop.com.

Cultchah: Seattle Opera’s Education Department presents a discussion on “Tristan and Isolde,” composer Richard Wagner’s romantic opera, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Library.

Enjoy the opera experience by learning the cultural and historical background before “Tristan and Isolde” opens July 31. For more about the opera or to purchase tickets, go to their website, www.seattle opera.org/.

Edmonds Library is at 650 Main St. Call 425-771-1933 or check the Sno-Isle website, www.sno-isle.org, for more library events.

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