Tues. Dec. 4 Book Talk Bernard Fall: Memories of a Soldier-Scholar

Book Talk Bernard Fall: Memories of a Soldier-Scholar
Dorothy Fall, author of an exciting and informative new biography about
her husband Bernard Fall, will discuss and sign copies of her book.

Please RSVP: http://dfalink.com/rsvp_event.php?id=25739 or email me
mikehersh@mikehersh.com to reserve your book and / or spot

7:30 PM Tuesday December 4, 2007

Sabang Restaurant
2504 Ennalls Avenue
Silver Spring MD 20902

Sponsor: Montgomery County Progressive Alliance
Cosponsors: Democracy for Montgomery County,
Col. Ann Wright (Ret.) State Dept. / Peace Activist,
Progressive Democrats of America / Maryland
Rev. Lennox Yearwood Civil Rights and Peace Leader, Hip Hop Caucus,
Sue Udry Peace and Justice Activist, also others.

Please RSVP: http://dfalink.com/rsvp_event.php?id=25739 or email me
mikehersh@mikehersh.com to reserve your book and / or spot

Free Parking in the Front Lot / 1 Block from Wheaton Metro, Fully Accessible
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=Ennalls+Avenue+Wheaton+MD+20902

Book Description: Bernard Fall: Memories of a Soldier-Scholar
(Paperback) by Dorothy Fall. Bernard Fall wrote the classics Street
Without Joy and Hell in a Very Small Place, which detailed the French
experience in Vietnam. One of the first (and the best-informed) Western
observers to say that the United States could not win there either, he
was killed in Vietnam in 1967 while accompanying a Marine platoon.

Written by his widow Dorothy, Bernard Fall: Memories of a
Soldier-Scholar tells the story of this courageous and influential
Frenchman, who experienced many of the major events of the twentieth
century. His mother perished at Auschwitz, his father was killed by the
Gestapo, and he himself fought in the Resistance. It focuses, however,
on Vietnam and on two love stories. The first details Fall's love for
Vietnam and his efforts to save the country from destruction and the
United States from disaster. The second shows a husband and father
dedicated to a cause that continuously lured him away from those he
loved. With a foreword by the late David Halberstam.

Please RSVP: http://dfalink.com/rsvp_event.php?id=25739 or email me
mikehersh@mikehersh.com to reserve your book and / or spot

Maryland's Loss: Jane Lawton passed away

Maryland lost one of our best legislators and one of our kindest
residents: Jane Lawton passed away this morning apparently from a heart
attack. Our hearts go out to her daughters, Stephanie and Kathleen. Jane
was one of my delegates, representing the 18th District. I liked Jane
from the moment I met her. She was always so positive and friendly. She
will be sorely missed by the many many people who knew and loved her.
The last time I saw her, she was hard at work trying to make the best of
the chaotic special session. She led efforts to help people in Maryland
on several issues, and did so with grace and intelligence. We were so
lucky to have known her. We lost her far too soon. We cannot hope to
replace her. If I may, I'd like to suggest renaming the Leland Center
which she helped build the "Jane Lawton / Leland Center." It's a small
gesture to honor such a special person.

Dennis Kucinich in Charlottesville VA on Friday, December 7th.

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