Two Authors to Visit Tewksbury Public Library Next Week

TEWKSBURY, MA—The Tewksbury Public Library will be welcoming two different authors for discussions at the library during the week of July 26.

Author, veteran and musician John Olivere will be discussing his book entitled We Regret To Inform You: A Combat Experience In Vietnam on July 26, including a presentation featuring original music from his CD entitled "Silence Is Consent." Author Mary Baures will visit the library to discuss her book entitled Love Heals Baby Elephants: Rebirthing Ivory Orphans on July 28, including a multimedia presentation featuring beautiful elephant photos.

Adults and high school students from Tewksbury and beyond are invited to attend Olivere's presentation. Adults, high school and middle school students from Tewksbury and beyond are invited to attend Baures' presentation. Both presentations will take place at 7 p.m. in the library's first-floor, handicap-accessible Meeting Room.

Attendees are asked to pre-register and reserve their seats by calling 978-640- 4490 x 205, emailing rhayes@mvlc.org, or visiting the library’s online calendar of events at www.tewksburypl.org.

Here is some information regarding the two presentations, courtesy of the Tewksbury Public Library:

We Regret To Inform You: A Combat Experience in Vietnam

We Regret To Inform You is moving, thought-provoking, and honest account of combat in Vietnam. The book may well answer many questions you might still have since the hasty withdrawal of America from that troubled land. The author arrived at an air base in Chu Lai, just as the Tet Offensive began in 1968. Olivere describes the next eight months as an infantryman in the American Division stationed in the northernmost I Corps area until he was wounded. He explores the relationships that developed between the many young soldiers from vastly different backgrounds. He also spotlights the strained relationships between the American soldiers and the Vietnamese civilians.

John Olivere is a Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He enjoys educating the public about the war and sharing his first-hand experiences. He lectures regularly about the war on the Massachusetts college speaking circuit, including Boston College. John is also a folk singer and songwriter, known for his poignant lyrics of peace, love and war. His latest CD is called "Silence Is Consent" and speaks to the tragedy and horror of war. He is a frequent guest on WATD 95.9, the Southshore's Radio Station.

Adults and high school students from Tewksbury and beyond are invited to attend this free hour-long event. A Q&A and book selling and signing – forthose interested – will take place after the presentation. Due to limited space, attendees are asked to pre-register and reserve their seats by calling 978-640- 4490 x 205, emailing rhayes@mvlc.org, or visiting the library’s online calendar of events at www.tewksburypl.org.