Aspects 2026: Susan Bennett: One Year

Saturday 3 October
Susan Bennett: One Year
Studio 1A 2pm
6An unexpected diagnosis. A campervan. Seventeen countries. One unforgettable journey.Join acclaimed Co. Antrim writer Susan Bennett as she discusses One Year, her inspiring memoir of leaving behind ordinary life after she and her husband were both diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the same week. Through readings and conversation, Susan will reveal the story behind the book and reflect on the experience of transforming an extraordinary chapter of her life into an honest and deeply engaging memoir.Together, they explore the challenges and rewards of writing from lived experience, touching on themes of illness, burnout, grief, resilience, hope and the healing power of slowing down. Susan will also discuss how travel, nature and embracing the unknown became catalysts for renewal, offering fresh perspectives on what it means to live with courage and purpose.Honest, moving and ultimately uplifting, this event will appeal to readers of memoir and travel writing, aspiring writers, and anyone drawn to stories
Of resilience, self-discovery and finding Hope in life's most unexpected moments.Image credit Collette O'Neill