JACKSON — The Whitney Community Center in Jackson next Wednesday, July 22, is hosting New York Times best-selling author, Micheal Tougias, who will present a talk and slide show, “Extreme Survival: Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds” at 7 p.m.
He will also discuss his new book, “Deep Water: A True Story of Sharks, Survival and Courage.” Copies of both are available at White Birch Books in North Conway.
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