Name: A Soldier in the Family: An Evening with Nancy Ronquillo
Start: 2026-11-16T18:00:00-06:00
Location: The Book Stall

The Book Stall

We welcome to the store Nancy B. Ronquillo for a moving discussion about her new book, A Soldier in the Family. Exploring the brutal legacy of the Global War on Terror as experienced by one soldier, one mother, one family, this debut memoir follows a twisted road of grief and generational trauma that ultimately leads to resilience and hope.
Nancy B. Ronquillo is a nationally recognized leader for innovation and excellence in child and family services. She launched Leave No Family Behind in Illinois as a response to Michelle Obama’s Joining Forces initiative supporting service members and their families. Nancy and her spouse, Tom (a Vietnam veteran), raised three sons in Illinois. She is the daughter of a WWII veteran, granddaughter of a WWI veteran, and descendant of two American Revolution veterans. Nancy serves on the board of the National Veterans Art Museum and as an American Gold Star Mother. She lives in Mequon, Wisconsin.

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