Author Talk: Family, Memory, and War with Bill Thorness

When:
January 28, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2026-01-28T13:00:00-08:00
2026-01-28T14:00:00-08:00
Where:
West Seattle (Admiral) Library
2306 42nd SW
West Seattle
Cost:
Free

Seattle author Bill Thorness explores World War II and family history in his new book “All Roads Lead to Rome: Searching for the End of My Father’s War.”

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In “All Roads Lead to Rome” Bill Thorness considers the value and limits of memory, attitudes toward war, and our society’s inadequate understanding and support of combat veterans.

Author Kit Bakke calls the memoir “a heartfelt attempt to bridge a generation gap and probe the brutal and fiercely debilitating impact of war.

1 Reply to "Author Talk: Family, Memory, and War with Bill Thorness"

  • Bill Thorness January 26, 2026 (4:44 pm)

    Thanks for noting my talk!

    Correction: the talk is actually 1-2 p.m.

     I hope people will bring their own stories of veterans in their families and how they have learned more about their family member’s service. This is often a lively part of the presentation.I’d also love to hear from people who want to tell their own family stories. I am here to help!Bill

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