Book launch of Across a Bridge of Dreams, Tuesday June 19 2012

Celebrated the launch of Across a Bridge of Dreams at Daunt’s wonderful book shop on Marylebone High Street in London. Lots of friends and colleagues came and a good time was had by all. Hoping my book will do well!

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Daunt's window display
Daunt’s window display

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My family (my half sister Alison Chan, brother Geoff Downer, me, nephew Chris Downer, his girlfriend Heather Isakson, sister-in-law Clare Downer)
My family (my half sister Alison Chan, brother Geoff Downer, me, nephew Chris Downer, his girlfriend Heather Isakson, sister-in-law Clare Downer)

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My neighbours, Anne Faul and Kim Issroff
My neighbours, Anne Faul and Kim Issroff

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With Yukiko Shimahara
With Yukiko Shimahara, old friend and great grand daughter of Saigo Takamori, the Last Samurai. She was over here for a visit from Tokyo and staying with Elizabeth Handover, mother of another of my old friends (who is also Elizabeth Handover).

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With Maxine Tobias, my wonderful yoga teacher
With Maxine Tobias, my wonderful yoga teacher

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I gave a speech
I gave a speech

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Another picture of my speech
Another picture of my speech

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Suzanne Perrin and Mamiko Sato Damji came up with the beautiful kimono for the cover.
Suzanne Perrin and Mamiko Sato Damji came up with the beautiful kimono for the cover.

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