Hear author Jane Healey discuss the little-known but fascinating story of the Red Cross Clubmobile program in WWII and how she created the narrative that became the historical novel The Beantown Girls, all based on the true stories of the women who were part of the program. The author’s talk and book signing, free and open to the public, is at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, October 20from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The book offers a glimpse of the “Greatest Generation” and the sacrifices of war from a female perspective, bringing to light their breathtaking courage, compassion, and sacrifice during one of the most volatile times in our history. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
The Library is located at 7 Barstow Street and is handicapped accessible.