Behind the Smile by Lisa Potts
In 1996 a man wielding a machete ran into a primary school playground and began to slash out at the children. Lisa Potts defended the children and received many injuries herself. In this book Lisa tells the full story of that day, and describes the aftermath of the incident, the post-traumatic terrors and the flashbacks. Lisa also discusses what it is like to become famous overnight, and the honour of receiving the George Medal.