Local Book Discussion: Choosing the Hard Path by Jim Wilson

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As the war in Vietnam was drawing to a close, the military draft officially ended on July 1, 1973. In commemoration, we will take a look at the period of social activism leading up to this date, through the eyes of one of the decade’s foot soldiers, the late Jim Wilson from Himrod, NY. In a short video we will hear in his own words what led to his participation in the national civil rights movement, and his opposition to the draft during the Vietnam War. We will then discuss his book, Choosing the Hard Path: A Personal History and Memoir, in which he details his witness to these and other historic events, and his interactions with influential leaders such as Dorothy Day and Congressman John Lewis. Gwen Chamberlain facilitates this discussion of Jim’s work and service, which will also include conversation with some of those closest to him and a Q & A session. Hosted by Penn Yan Public Library. To register for this free event, please visit https://bit.ly/hardpathpy.