Gillian Deacon: A Love Affair with the Unknown

In conversation with Talia Schlanger.

"Gill - high level of comfort with uncertainty," a producer once noted. But Gill Deacon's comfort level is put to the test over the course of an illnes that is as mysterious as it is debilitationg. During this time of not knowing, Deacon investigates the nature of uncertainty itself and demonstrates how we can choose to draw on our innate resilience and learn to thrive in an ever-changing world.

offers a refreshing look at the inevitability of uncertainty and how it can help make the hard parts of life more manageable. She reminds us that, like comedy improvisation and jazz music, beautiful things can result from the unpredictable and unplanned. While providing evidence of the beauty in not knowing, she makes a clear and compelling case that uncertainty is a condition we are built for. In fact, our best shot at creativity, innovation, and human connection occurs when we radically embrace the uncertainty we habitually struggle against.

Gill's book will be available to purchase onsite from Words Worth Books.

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This event is supported by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.

GILLIAN DEACON, is an award-winning broadcaster and writer. A familiar voice on CBC Radio, Gill spent over a decade as host of Here & Now, Toronto's afternoon drive show on CBC Radio One. She is the author of the national bestsellers ; and the memoir . Gill lives in Toronto with her husband and their three sons.

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Info: Gill Deacon is interviewed about her new book, A Love Affair with the Unknown, with time for Q&A from the audience.

Info: Gill Deacon will sign copies of her latest book. Gill's books will be available for purchase onsite from Words Worth Books.

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