Local author and Northeast resident Steve Atkinson will read from his recently published book, “In Liberating Strife: A Memoir of the Vietnam Years,” Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Southeast Library, 1222 4th St. SE, (Dinkytown), at 6:30 pm. The book is an account of his days as a student at the University of Minnesota during the escalation of the U.S. intervention in the war, followed by his service as a soldier in the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970.
In addition to his own experiences, he devotes particular attention to local events during the height of the antiwar days. The second half of the program will be an open forum for discussing that era and reflecting on its impact on the nation today. Any and all recollections and opinions are most welcome. The book is available in both paperback and e-book formats on Amazon, or by order from your local bookseller. It will also be available for purchase at the event. Info: contact the Southeast Library at 612-543-6725.