Category Archives: Books

Farewell to Willie Don

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Woke up this morning to the news that William Donald Schaefer, former Mayor of Baltimore and both Governor and Comptroller of Maryland, passed away at age 89. When we moved to Maryland in 1984, Mr. Schaefer’s reign as Mayor was … Continue reading →

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A Rope and a Prayer–II

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Author, and Fryeburg Academy graduate, David Rohde’s discussion of his book on Monday evening to a large audience was informative and enjoyable. Co-author and spouse, Kristen Mulvihill, was scheduled to attend but a sprained ankle and a sick daughter kept … Continue reading →

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A Rope and a Prayer

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

It is only a coincidence that I’m reading two consecutive books about men who were held in captivity during a war (see Unbroken). I have had A Rope and a Prayer on my radar screen since it was published last … Continue reading →

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