Come celebrate and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with us as Norwegian immigrant, teacher, and author Kristbjørg Eide launches her new book THEY SOWED GOODNESS. We would love for you to join us for this meet and greet program. The author will give brief introduction and looks forward to answering questions and engaging in conversation.
Saturday, September 20, at 3 pm
THEY SOWED GOODNESS is filled with stories from the late 1800’s to the year 2000 featuring:
The joys and challenges of living off the land on a rocky island in the North Sea
The tension between financial security and physical danger experienced by Norwegian fishermen
The fear and defiance triggered by the Nazi occupation of 1940-1945
Vivid descriptions of daily life and special occasions in Norwegian villages
Mouthwatering descriptions of traditional foods, some with recipes
First person stories of successful and failed attempts to emigrate to America
Lyrically written and accompanied by beautifully restored photographs.