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Program Description
Brenda will talk about her book Yet, Here We Are and the historical background to the characters and events in it. She will read a few passages from the book, and do a Q & A. She will have books to sell and sign. Here is a description of the novel.
It is 1948. Feeling trapped within her farm-life existence as a young wife and mother, Elizabeth harbors
a fervent desire to escape to the city of Chicago for a brief respite. While there, she is met with both
profound love and devastating loss—experiences that will haunt her for years to come.
It is 1975. An unexpected visitor from Elizabeth’s past in Chicago upends her quiet life. Meanwhile,
one of her daughters finds herself unwittingly caught up in the counterculture battle for control over the
emerging Twin Cities’ food co-op community, and the other begins to experience mysterious visions.
Together, their search for conclusions leads to astonishing discoveries that will impact the entire family.
Yet, Here We Are weaves together the threads of how forbidden love and poignant loss shape the
life of one woman with the tale of a tumultuous time in our history that changed the course of food
co-ops as we know them today.
Duration: 60-75 minutes
Target Audience: Generally adult
Performer Needs: A chair and table to sign books.
Set-up and Take-down Time: 30 minutes set-up; 5 minutes take-down.
Cost for 2024: Currently, no speaking fee; mileage requested.
Contact: brendakmassman@gmail.com; 507.649.1798
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