The following is a reflective entry from author Julie DeBondt-Barker who spoke at Mentone Public Library to an utterly enthralled audience on  Saturday, 26th July 2014 to discuss her book "The Mourning After."  Julie's book chronicles the narrative, emotional and personal maturational timeline of her son coming out to her at the impressionable age of fifteen, and Julie discovering the meaning of unconditional love born from purity of courage to be oneself no matter the cost. "Dear Julia & Tony, Thank you for providing me the warm, welcoming and intimate platform of the Mentone Public Library on a cold Saturday morning for me to share my book, The Mourning After, with such a wonderful audience .   I have had the privilege of speaking to people all over the country for not only my book, but as an Ambassador for Beyondblue and I can honestly say that the safe space you created on Saturday morning really was a gift to me.  I loved how the reading seeme...

An Author for All Seasons - July 2014 Edition.  Another Warm, Winter Special with Author Julie DeBondt-Barker Presenting: The Mourning After   Founded 1925 Incorporated 2009 MENTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROUDLY PRESENTS : Julie DeBondt-Barker Inspirational Author Beyond Blue Ambassador   http://www.themourningafterbook.com.au/         Julie DeBondt-Barker reveals her emotional journey from ignorance, confusion, loss, fear and sadness...to complete acceptance, freedom and an even deeper love for her gay son Joe who graduated from Mentone Boys Grammar in 2002. Julie shares insights from her own experience for both gays in coming out, and to their parents in making this an easier transition. She shares her little book that could make a big difference to somebody you love. Discussing: The Mourning After MENTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPEAKING DATE: 11am, Saturday, 26th July 20...