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Once We Were Brothers a Book Discussion with a chance to meet the author.
Book discussion with a guest appearance by the author, Ronald H. Balson. Once We Were Brothers is the compelling tale of two boys and a family that struggles to survive in war-torn Poland.
From Nazi-occupied Poland to a Chicago courtroom, Elliot Rosenzweig, a respected civic leader and wealthy philanthropist, is attending a fundraiser when he is suddenly accosted and accused of being a former Nazi SS officer named Otto Piatek. Although the charges are denounced as preposterous, his accuser, Ben Solomon, is convinced he is right. Solomon urges attorney Catherine Lockhart to take his case, revealing that Otto Piatek was abandoned as a child and raised by Solomon's family only to betray them during the Nazi occupation. But has he accused the right man?
Once We Were Brothers is the compelling tale of two boys and a family that struggles to survive in war-torn Poland. It is also the story of a young lawyer who must face not only a powerful adversary, but her own self-doubts. Two lives, two worlds and sixty years all on course to collide in a fast-paced legal thriller.
The author, Ronald H. Balson, is a Chicago trial attorney and educator. His practice has taken him to international venues, including small villages in Poland, which have inspired this novel.
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A terrific read and an important portrayal of actual legal work performed by real-life lawyers committed to pursuing those who assisted in Nazi atrocities and then lied to gain US citizenship. --Steven Biskupic, former federal prosecutor
Blending intrigue, court room drama, and facing the struggles of life that drive us for all those involved - the accused, the accuser, and the lawyers. "Once We Were Brothers" is riveting and unique reading, highly recommended. (Small Press Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review)
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If you enjoy a good story, if you like novels, if accidentally learning something significant gives you a charge, buy this book and I PROMISE you that you will be glad you did. --David Templer, Attorney, Miami, FL
WHEN:
Wednesday April 10th, 2013 7:45 P.M. (coffee)
program beginning at 8:00 P.M.
PLACE:
Congregation Beth Judea
- Route 83 and Hilltop Rd, Long Grove - 60047
FREE for Beth Judea Sisterhood members ($5 for others)
PLEASE RSVP to: cbj.sisterhood@gmail.com (847) 634-0777
