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Two Homelands – Book Release with Odd S. Lovoll at Norway House
September 8, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In Two Homelands: A Historian Considers His Life and Work, Lovoll narrates the full arc of his life, beginning with memories of hardship during World War II, while his father was separated from the family, followed later by the devastating loss of his older brother in a sailing accident. He considers language and cultural barriers faced as an immigrant to the United States and then as an outsider when he returned to Norway. He traces his early years as a teacher in Norway, his marriage and family life, and on through his scholarly work and extensive career as a researcher, writer, and professor in the United States.
Through autobiographical tales interwoven with details of his research, this book links Lovoll’s experience with that of other immigrants and points to intriguing intersections in his professional and personal lives.
Two Homelands is published by Minnesota Historical Society Press, and will hit shelves in September. This event is FREE to the public. Books may be purchased at the event.