Cuban American Journey Explored In Author Talk In Shrewsbury

SHREWSBURY, NJ — Author Charles Lopez Bruns will discuss his debut book, "Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American," at the Monmouth County Library-Eastern Branch on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. The library is at 1001 Route 35.

During this Hispanic Heritage Month book discussion, Bruns, a Long Branch resident, will read excerpts from his book and answer questions from readers - and potential readers.

He will sign and offer discounted paperback copies of the book for sale.

"Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American" is a memoir with a twist about a local author’s journey from Charles Lopez to Charles Bruns and how his identity and experiences as a son, stepson and father impacted his family and career, the author says.

The author recalls his time in Cuba near the beginning of the Revolution and growing up in New York City and New Jersey neighborhoods with few Cubans as neighbors.

The book also touches upon Cuban immigration in the U.S. and discusses Cuban Americans the author has known during his life. He also will address the Latino presence in his Monmouth County community.

Registration is recommended by calling 732-683-8980 or via the library website at www.monmouthcountylib.org and clicking on "View All Events" under Upcoming Adult Events.

Walk-ins are also welcome. The Monmouth County Library provides meeting space as a community service. The Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event, the speaker or the organization.