Bestselling author Michael Tougias to appear at Gilford library on Thursday

Author Michael Tougias will be appearing on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., at the Gilford Public Library. He will present a slideshow on his book “Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do in the Blizzard of ‘78.”

Selected by the American Library Association as one of the “Top Books of the Year” and described as “a white-knuckle read, the best book of its kind,” Tougias’ book is based on dozens of interviews and actual radio communications from the boats in distress. Following his presentation, Tougias will answer questions about his research and offer a book signing opportunity to attendees.

Tougias is a lecturer and award-winning author of 17 books. His latest book "Fatal Forecast: An Incredible Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea" was praised by the Los Angeles Times as “a breathtaking book — Tougias spins a marvelous and terrifying yarn.” Tougias has researched dozens of survival stories and includes them in his lecture for businesses titled, "Survival Lessons: Decision-making Under Pressure".

On a lighter note, Tougias chronicled his misadventures at his remote cabin in Vermont in his bestseller "There’s A Porcupine In My Outhouse: Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wanna-be". This book won the Independent Publishers Association Award for the “The Best Nature Book of the Year.”

For more information about the author visit www.michaeltougias.com.