Hello Libraryland ! We recently hosted a book signing for our former mayor, Tedd Wallace , who has a story with all the twists: near tragedy, rescue, grief, inspiration. He showed photos of the area while narrarating. You may remember when the tragic event occurred during the Spring of 2015. The rest of the story is truly amazing. You might want to host him at your library . I will be happy to share his contact information. Author Talk: Tedd Wallace - My Boogie Board Ride to Denmark [image: My Boogie Board Ride to Denmark (book cover)] <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=9800+Pontiac+Trail,South+Lyon,MI,48178> *Hanging on to my boogie board the riptide swirled me around and relentlessly smashed me against the rocks and sucked me below the surface. I knew within minutes, I was going to die. Then came a god given moment of elation, as I was snatched from the churning seas by a native of St. Croix Virgin Island as he risked his life to reach down and pull me out....* Listen to the WHMI interview <http://whmi.com/files/mp3soundfiles/TeddWallace.mp3> for more info! Links: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/03/06/tourist -dies-saving-michigan-mayor-caribbean/24488197/ http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/interview- south-lyon-mayor-ted-wallace-reflects-on-dutch-man-who-died-saving-his-life http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2985457/Tourist-dies -rescuing-Michigan-mayor-tempestuous-waves-Virgin-Islands- holiday-celebrate-50th-anniversary-kiss-wife.html Donna Olson Head of Adult Services Salem-South Lyon District Library | 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 - ext. 201 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 <%28248%29%20437-6593> dolson@ssldl.info | http://www.ssldl.info