Alan Johnson's appearance kicks off Manx LitFest
An inspiring story will be revealed at the Gaiety Theatre on Tuesday evening.
Former UK Home Secretary Alan Johnson is the guest of the Manx Sporting and Dining Club.
His visit marks the start of the 2015 Manx LitFest.
The Labour MP will discuss his life, politics and his award-winning series of memoirs, reflecting on being orphaned at 12 to working as a supermarket shelf stacker and postman:
Castletown Commissioners to decrease rates for next financial year
Vice Chair John Cringle says it will provide 'much needed' support to residents
Man who died in Hillberry crash is named
Police renew dashcam footage appeal after single vehicle crash
DHSC responds to report into relationship with Manx Care
Plans to 'strengthen the partnership' as preferred option for future
Ranson case reforms under scrutiny in Tynwald debate
Backbenchers have challenged ministers over reforms introduced after the Ranson case