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