On Tuesday, June 27th at 6:30, author and professor of Writing and Literature at Johnson State College will be at the Lanpher Library to share stories from his travels and read from his new book: "Bastard Republic: Encounters Along the Tattered Edge of Fallen Empire".
"In the best traditions of literary journalism, 'Bastard Republic' takes us inside two of the defining developments of the 20th Century--the collapse of communism in Europe and the implosion of the Soviet Union. Through a compelling mix of memoir, reportage, history and travel writing, this collection of immersion essays accomplishes what facts alone cannot by drawing us into the lives of people propelled towards a future of sudden, rough transformation. Shaw probes recent history through their voices as they struggle for identity and equilibrium amidst revolution and massive social upheaval."

Tyrone visited us earlier this spring to lead a program about Fake News. We look forward to his return to the Lanpher Library for what promises to be an informative and timely program.