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Words are inadequate to express how happy I am about our 2011 Arlington Reads: The Soldier's Story program.
From the meetings last fall when we selected our theme until now, we have been on an incredible journey and have touched the lives of many. I want to extend my thanks to our authors David Finkel, Tim O'Brien and Sara Lewis Holmes for bringing their stories to us in person, to Combat Paper Project curator Tara Tappert for allowing us to host the art exhibit, to all the staff who worked to hard to pull the program together, and to all of you who participated by opening your hearts and minds to this challenging theme in these complicated times.
What this program means for me was best summed up when I overheard the brief exchange between a Vietnam helicopter pilot and infantryman Tim O'Brien - each expressing heartfelt respect for the work of the other, in a shorthand language of shared experience and humility that only they could truly understand. It has been an honor to not only meet these authors and hear their stories, but more importantly to create these connections within our community.
Thanks again for your part in making this a terrific Arlington Reads,
Diane
Watch the full video of both David Finkel and Tim O'Brien's, recorded by AVN.
Both author talks contains some graphic descriptions of war and an occasional expletive that some viewers might find objectionable. Parental discretion is advised.
David Finkel, author of The Good Soldiers, spoke at Central Library on April 14, 2011:
Tim O'Brien, author of The Things They Carried, spoke at Central Library on April 21, 2011:
- Live Blogging Of Tim O'brien At Marymount University
** Update at 2:24 p.m. - See Tim O'Brien speak this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Central Library, for the final segment of this year's Arlington Reads: The Soldier's Story. ** Tim O'Brien, the author of The Things They Carried, is speaking...
- Arlington Reads: David Finkel's Visit With Arlington Students
Yesterday the students at Arlington's New Directions High School and the Yorktown High School student newspaper, the Sentry, had the honor of meeting David Finkel, author of The Good Soldiers. Mr. Finkel visited New Directions and Yorktown during...
- Arlington Reads 2011 Art Talk: "combat Paper Project" April 7
Work from the Combat Paper Project will be on exhibit at Central Library through the end of April, as part of Arlington Reads 2011, "The Soldier's Story: Serving Country and Community." Join us Thursday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. in the Central Library...
- Cherrydale Book Club Spring Schedule
The Cherrydale Branch Library's book discussion meets at 7:30 p.m., on the second Monday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome, no matter when you read the book! Ask about available copies of our titles at the Cherrydale circulation desk, or...
- Discuss "the Things They Carried" & "the Good Soldiers" - March 31
Arlington Reads 2011 info pageJoin us on Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. for a Countywide book discussion exploring the soldier's experience as portrayed in this year's Arlington Reads: The Things They Carried by Tim O'BrienThe Good Soldiers...
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Arlington Reads: Video of David Finkel, Tim O'Brien
Words are inadequate to express how happy I am about our 2011 Arlington Reads: The Soldier's Story program.
From the meetings last fall when we selected our theme until now, we have been on an incredible journey and have touched the lives of many. I want to extend my thanks to our authors David Finkel, Tim O'Brien and Sara Lewis Holmes for bringing their stories to us in person, to Combat Paper Project curator Tara Tappert for allowing us to host the art exhibit, to all the staff who worked to hard to pull the program together, and to all of you who participated by opening your hearts and minds to this challenging theme in these complicated times.
What this program means for me was best summed up when I overheard the brief exchange between a Vietnam helicopter pilot and infantryman Tim O'Brien - each expressing heartfelt respect for the work of the other, in a shorthand language of shared experience and humility that only they could truly understand. It has been an honor to not only meet these authors and hear their stories, but more importantly to create these connections within our community.
Thanks again for your part in making this a terrific Arlington Reads,
Diane
Watch the full video of both David Finkel and Tim O'Brien's, recorded by AVN.
Both author talks contains some graphic descriptions of war and an occasional expletive that some viewers might find objectionable. Parental discretion is advised.
David Finkel, author of The Good Soldiers, spoke at Central Library on April 14, 2011:
Tim O'Brien, author of The Things They Carried, spoke at Central Library on April 21, 2011:
- Live Blogging Of Tim O'brien At Marymount University
** Update at 2:24 p.m. - See Tim O'Brien speak this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Central Library, for the final segment of this year's Arlington Reads: The Soldier's Story. ** Tim O'Brien, the author of The Things They Carried, is speaking...
- Arlington Reads: David Finkel's Visit With Arlington Students
Yesterday the students at Arlington's New Directions High School and the Yorktown High School student newspaper, the Sentry, had the honor of meeting David Finkel, author of The Good Soldiers. Mr. Finkel visited New Directions and Yorktown during...
- Arlington Reads 2011 Art Talk: "combat Paper Project" April 7
Work from the Combat Paper Project will be on exhibit at Central Library through the end of April, as part of Arlington Reads 2011, "The Soldier's Story: Serving Country and Community." Join us Thursday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. in the Central Library...
- Cherrydale Book Club Spring Schedule
The Cherrydale Branch Library's book discussion meets at 7:30 p.m., on the second Monday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome, no matter when you read the book! Ask about available copies of our titles at the Cherrydale circulation desk, or...
- Discuss "the Things They Carried" & "the Good Soldiers" - March 31
Arlington Reads 2011 info pageJoin us on Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. for a Countywide book discussion exploring the soldier's experience as portrayed in this year's Arlington Reads: The Things They Carried by Tim O'BrienThe Good Soldiers...