Faith, Family And The Search For Truth: Authors At The Library
Faith, belief, religion and discipline; there are those who would say if you were looking for the meaning behind our existence you need look no farther than these four words. There are even some who would go so far as to devote their lives to the manifestation of those concepts, and the cultivation of the ideals behind each one.
On Thursday, January 22nd at 7 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium, meet the author who will invite you to follow his own personal journey to find his calling. David Pfriem is an eighteen year old traveling to New York, with the intention of taking his vows and beginning his life as a monk. Pfriem’s book, Uncommon Bonds, is set in Cleveland in 1961 and gives the reader much to think about as it delves into the life of young David, explaining his passions and the experiences that lead to the choice of living a life of ultimate servitude. It is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you wondering if he will truly end up taking the plunge. We hope you will join the Author as he talks about his book, and signs copies that will be available for purchase at the end of his presentation.
The following Sunday, we will be playing host for an equally compelling author, whom has had her work published in magazines such as The Chicago Reader, Greek Magazine, Outside Magazine, Gnome Magazine and Hyper text magazine. On Sunday January 25th at 6 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium we will be featuring Elizabeth Earley, the author of, A Map of Everything.
Sometimes we happen upon stories which will leave a beautiful impression on us, humans doing the unthinkable, surviving the unimaginable and conquering even themselves when they prove to be their own biggest obstacle. Earley produces just such a story for her readers, and she will be available for book signing and to answer questions about her inspirational and intriguing novel. You will experience a variety of emotions while reading, A Map of Everything, as you join a family after one of its young members by the name of June, is injured horribly in a car accident just shortly after her sixteenth birthday. The story line follows each member in their journey of acceptance and growth while they cope with this tragedy.
Earley has had a passion for writing since the early age of ten, and even at such an young age had an unorthodox way of transcending her youth by spending her recesses reciting aloud some of her written prose to anyone willing to listen. Elizabeth will be joined by the poets Dasha Kelly and William Evans who are both featured on the accompanying soundtrack to the book, A Map of Everything. If you have any further questions about these two authors, or our other programs please visit our website at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org.