It is going to be my honor to take part in a very special event tonight in Media.
I have been asked to be the moderator for a question-and-answer session with local author Mark Bowden, whose latest work is 'Hue: 1968.'
Bowden, a former reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as correspondent for The Atlantic and Vanity Fair, has put together an exhaustive look at what many consider to be the critical battle of the Vietnam War, and one that turned the tide of public opinion back home in America against the war.
Bowden spent five years doing research and interviews for the book, which chronicles the 24-day Battle of Hue as the pivotal time for the Vietnam War.
Bowden, the author of 'Blackhawk Down' and 'Killing Pablo,' also will take questions from the audience.
And that is what will make this evening so special.
Media is home to the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, and as part of the night, many Vietnam veterans will be in the audience and have the chance to discuss their feelings - both about the war and Bowden's view of it - with the author.
As part of the night, Bowden will present a signed copy of his book to the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, entrusting it to Media Mayor Bob McMahon and Ed Buffman, of the Musuem’s board of directors.
Tickets are still available for this special event. Admission is $10.
The event is being presented by the Rotary Club of Media in partnership with the Media Upper Providence Free Library, and will be held at the Media Theatre.
Please join me for a very special night examining one of the pivotal battles in America's most controversial war.
For tickets, call Media Theatre box office at 610-891-0100 or visit www.mediatheatre.org
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