Energy and inspiration peaked as over 300 attendees gathered at Shellharbour City Library for the sold-out evening with bestselling author, speaker and mindset coach Turia Pitt.
The event, held on Wednesday 8 October, was one of six stops on Turia's national tour promoting her latest book, Selfish: How to Unlearn the Rules That Are Breaking You.
Caption: Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer and his partner Vikki Muller attended Turia Pitt's guest talk at Shellharbour City Library. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Library
Known for her resilience, humour, and powerful storytelling, Turia shared candid insights into self-love, boundary-setting, and reclaiming time in a world that often demands too much. Her message challenged traditional ideas of sacrifice and burnout, leaving the audience feeling empowered and uplifted.
Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer described Turia's story as "remarkable," noting how her work resonates deeply with the community.
"We're proud to have hosted her at our library and thrilled to see so many people come together to be inspired and join the conversation," Mayor Homer said.
Shellharbour City Libraries will continue its author talk series with beloved Australian writer Rachael Johns, appearing on Wednesday, 29 October at 6pm. Known for her warm storytelling and bestselling novels including The Work Wives and The Greatest Gift, Rachael will discuss her latest book, The Lucky Sisters, a heartfelt story about love, identity, and second chances. Tickets are $5 and include light refreshments.
This event is part of the library's ongoing commitment to bringing celebrated voices to the community and fostering a love of reading and conversation. For more details and bookings, visit the Shellharbour Libraries What's On page.
KEY MESSAGES:
• Turia Pitt's author talk at Shellharbour City Library drew over 300 attendees, making it a sold-out and highly successful event as part of her national tour promoting Selfish: How to Unlearn the Rules That Are Breaking You.
• Turia's powerful message on self-love, boundaries, and reclaiming time deeply resonated with the community, leaving attendees inspired and uplifted.
• Shellharbour City Libraries will continue its author talk series with Rachael Johns on 29 October, where she'll discuss her new novel The Lucky Sisters. Tickets are $5 and include light refreshments.
