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Book Launch a Success!
Kayleen Reusser
“Spectacular!”
“I never had so many people thank me for my service.”
Those are a few of the comments I heard from the 12 World War II veterans who accepted my invitation to attend a book launch party for my latest title, We Gave Our Best: American WWII Veterans Tell Their Stories.
It was held on November 3 at Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. All 34 of the veterans whose stories are told in the book were invited. Some who could not attend due to distance, ill health, or because they were deceased were represented by family members.
Among those who attended were Lucille Clarke, a 98-year-old Navy SAC who served as a secretary during World War II. Another was Alvin Ping from Lebanon who worked aboard a submarine for the U.S. Navy.
They and the others were greeted by approximately 150 people of all ages. I kept an eye out while signing books and it looked from the conversations and happy faces on the veterans and the crowd that everyone had a good time.
More photos from the event, including one of every veteran who attended, are posted at my blog.
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Since the book launch, I’ve had a spate of speaking gigs at libraries around the state of Indiana. Each opportunity to share information about the World War veterans I’ve interviewed and the places they’ve served is a privilege to me. I’m booking for 2019. Use the contact form at my website for more information.
If you’ve read my three World War II books, I’d really appreciate it if you would post a review on Amazon. Reviews help people find my books. Hopefully the message of our great national military heritage will continue to spread.
Thanks for your support!
“Spectacular!”
“I never had so many people thank me for my service.”
Those are a few of the comments I heard from the 12 World War II veterans who accepted my invitation to attend a book launch party for my latest title, We Gave Our Best: American WWII Veterans Tell Their Stories.
It was held on November 3 at Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. All 34 of the veterans whose stories are told in the book were invited. Some who could not attend due to distance, ill health, or because they were deceased were represented by family members.
Among those who attended were Lucille Clarke, a 98-year-old Navy SAC who served as a secretary during World War II. Another was Alvin Ping from Lebanon who worked aboard a submarine for the U.S. Navy.
They and the others were greeted by approximately 150 people of all ages. I kept an eye out while signing books and it looked from the conversations and happy faces on the veterans and the crowd that everyone had a good time.
More photos from the event, including one of every veteran who attended, are posted at my blog.
**
Since the book launch, I’ve had a spate of speaking gigs at libraries around the state of Indiana. Each opportunity to share information about the World War veterans I’ve interviewed and the places they’ve served is a privilege to me. I’m booking for 2019. Use the contact form at my website for more information.
If you’ve read my three World War II books, I’d really appreciate it if you would post a review on Amazon. Reviews help people find my books. Hopefully the message of our great national military heritage will continue to spread.
Thanks for your support!
