Tim O'Brien
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- Author Tim O'Brien Speaks about the Vietnam War
Minnesota native Tim O'Brien, speaking as part of the Club Book series in Blaine a few years ago about his acclaimed book about the Vietnam War and the impact it had on soldiers. It's titled, "The Things They Carried."
- Remembering legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin / Tim O'Brien on his book "The Things They Carried"
On this special Veterans Day Midday program, a remembrance of legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin with a short documentary on his career, and excerpts from his masterpiece, On a Note of Triumph, which remains the most listened to radio drama in U.S. history. Later in the hour, author Tim O'Brien reads and discusses his critically acclaimed short story collection on the Vietnam War, The Things They Carried.
- The 20th Anniversary of "The Things They Carried" - Author Tim O'Brien Spoke Recently in Blaine
On a special Memorial Day edition of Midday, Vietnam Veteran and author Tim O'Brien reflects on "The Things They Carried." This month is the 20th anniversary of the celebrated war novel, and O'Brien marked the occasion with an audience at the Club Book series. Tim O'Brien spoke recently at the Schwann Event Center in Blaine, as part of the "Club Book" series organized by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency and the Library Foundation of Hennepin County.
- Author Tim O'Brien - 20th anniversary of his book "The Things They Carried"
Tim O'Brien pursues a truth in his fiction that is only somewhat based on what he experienced as a soldier in Vietnam. But the resonance of his work, particularly "The Things They Carried" has convinced people that the characters in his stories are drawn more precisely from life.
- St. Paul Reads News
St. Paul's Citywide Book Club will focus exclusively on Minnesota authors this year. It's a way to mark the 150th anniversary of the St. Paul Public Schools. The schools, together with the the City of St. Paul and the St Paul Public Library, announced seven selections today, including "The Things They Carried," Tim O'Brien's collection of short stories about the Vietnam war. St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman says he's proud of this selection because it can give Minnesotans perspective on what's happening in Iraq.
- Veteran writers Tim O'Brien and Donna Marie offer outlet for Vietnam veterans' feelings
MPR’s Mike Edgerly interviews veteran writers Tim O'Brien and Donna Marie from The Loft Literary Center, where they will hold a discussion on the experience and aftermath of Vietnam veterans.
- Tim O'Brien - Vietnam haunts the Gulf War
MPR’s Jim Bickal interview Minnesota author Tim O’Brien. The Gulf War is a part of discussion.
- Tim O'Brien speaks at Worthington Community College
Minnesota novelist Tim O'Brien speaks about and reads from his work The Nuclear Age at a Worthington Community College event.
- An interview with National Book Award winner Tim O'Brien
MPR’s Nancy Fushan interviews Minnesota author Tim O’Brien, winner of the National Book Award for his book Going After Cacciato.
- The Vietnam Experience and America Today Symposium - A summary of conference
A summary report on The Vietnam Experience and America Today Symposium, a 10-day conference held at Macalester College. The symposium was one of the first national postwar forums to examine the effects of Vietnam.
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