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Book Discussion: Twelve Days in Viet Nam: The Life and Death of Nicholas Conaxis".

Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St, Watertown, MA | Get Directions »
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Please join long-time Watertown activist and community leaders, Alex Liazos in a discussion of his new book, "Twelve Days in Viet Nam: The Life and Death of NIcholas Conaxis".

The program will take place on Wednesday, February 6 from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Watertown Free Public Library.

For more information or to learn how to purchase the book, please contact Alex at 781-899-0572.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Nicholas Conaxis was twenty when he was killed in Vietnam on May 5, 1968. He had led a difficult life. Deprived of parents at the age of one, he lived in foster homes for the next thirteen years, and for four > more years he lived in a group home for teenage boys. He was funny, sensitive, friendly, and mischievous, all while he endured anxiety and insecurity for his entire life.

Drafted by the army in 1967, he wrote many sensitive letters during military training, criticizing military life, the war, and social conformity. He read widely as he explored values and philosophies of the 1960s. His letters from Vietnam showed concern for the Vietnamese people, the children, and the land around him. 

Event Details

Posted by: Tony Palomba
Where Watertown Free Public Library 123 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
Next on This event is over.
Time 7:00 pm
Phone 781-899-0572
Price $0

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Watertown Free Public Library

Watertown Free Public Library

123 Main St, Watertown, MA
617-972-6431

The brick library building on Main Street dates back to 1884, and in 2006 the expanded facility opened. Two computer rooms, one for adults and one for children, are available free of charge. The library has numerous programs, including story time in both English and Spanish, adult book clubs, computer classes and movies. Patrons can also enjoy coffee and a snack at The Cafe. Meeting rooms at the library can be reserved by residents.

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