World War I Book Discussion

Past Event ....... February 16th, 2012 — 6:00 p.m.

To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1912-1918, by Adam Hochschild will be the subject of a book discussion program to be held on Thurs, Feb 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Couture Room at the Library.  Advance registration is required for this program.  To register and borrow a copy of the book, stop by the LPL Circulation Desk or contact the staff at 513-3134 or LPL@LewistonMaine.gov

To End All Wars pairs an account of British soldiers at war in France during World War I with an in-depth look at the pacifists and war resisters back in England working to bring the conflict to an end. Hochschild weaves a moving and accessible tale as he focuses on a fascinating array of historical personalities including both prominent war supporters and anti-war activists.

This event is being co-sponsored by the Machiah Center and the Maine Humanities Council.  The Feb 16th discussion program will be facilitated by Candace Kanes from the Maine Historical Society.  Candace serves as MHS’s Maine Memory Network Curator and Historian and is an experienced discussion leader who has worked on numerous Maine Humanities Council programs over the years.

Posted: Friday, January 13th, 2012 in Book Discussion

Lewiston Library: World War I Book Discussion

To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1912-1918, by Adam Hochschild will be the subject of a book discussion program to be held on Thurs, Feb 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Couture Room at the Library. … continues …