Glendale native launching new book at North Shore Library on Jan. 8

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Award-winning author and Glendale native Tom Haig is set to discuss the journey that led to his new book, "Global Nomad: My Travels through Diving, Tragedy and Rebirth." He will also conduct a book signing.

Haig will discuss being a state diving champion at Nicolet High School, traveling the globe as a professional high diver and finally rolling the streets of Katmandu and Dakar in a wheelchair. The event will take place at North Shore Library on Sunday, Jan. 8 from 2 - 4 p.m.

Prior to Sunday's event, Haig joined us live on Thursday, Jan. 5 to discuss the book.

More information can be found by visiting TomHaig.com.