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Thomas Cahill, the New York Times' bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization and Mysteries of the Middle Ages, discusses his powerful new book, A Saint on Death Row: The Story of Dominique Green. It's a deeply moving and true narrative about a man transformed ... (more)as he faced an unjust execution. Archbishop Desmond Tutu says of the book, “Dominique Green was a wonderful man whose life demonstrated the power of God to heal and transfigure even the most unlikely people and places. Who could have expected that Texas Death Row would be made into an avenue of divine grace?—which is exactly what happened through Dominique’s instrumentation. Though this is a book that ends in death, it does not end in despair. Read it and discover how even the obscenity of capital punishment can be transformed into an occasion of light and peace.”

Lecture, Q&A, book signing. Co-sponsored by Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty

The author discusses and signs A Saint on Death Row: The Story of Dominique Green (Green was executed in Texas in 2004 for a murder he adamantly denied committing). 202-364-1919.

Cookies Bookgroup will read and discuss How the Irish Saved Civilization.

Author Thomas Cahill discusses his most recent book Mysteries of the Middle Ages: The Rise of Feminism, Science, and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.

Mysteries of the Middle Ages is the fifth book in Cahill's prospective ... (more)seven-volume series, The Hinges of History. The series began with How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold History of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe, arguably Cahill's best-known book.

In Mysteries of the Middle Ages, Cahill takes a closer look at the dawn of the modern Western world—the High Middle Ages—when Europe experienced a rebirth of scholarship, art, literature, philosophy, and science and began to develop a vision of society that remains at the heart of Western civilization today.

Cahill's books will be available, and the author will sign copies purchased during the event. The event is co-sponsored by Rainy Day Books.

A 6:30 p.m. reception will precede the event. Admission is free. Complete the form below or call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending. Free parking is available in the Library District Parking Garage at 10th and Baltimore.

Thomas Cahill, one of the most widely-read and critically acclaimed historians, is back with the fifth volume in his mega-bestselling "Hinges of History" series and begins his exploration of the modern western world (volumes 1-4 having dealt with the ancients) in an era that never fails to fascinate: ... (more)the Middle Ages.

Knights and castles. Lords and ladies. Vassals and bishops. All anyone has to do is peruse the local book or toy store, attend one of the many medieval festivals that take place each year throughout the United States, visit Disneyland, or even just check out all of the princesses and Friar Tucks at Halloween to see that Europe in the high Middle Ages (1100 – 1347 A.D.) looms large in our collective imagination. But why is this time period so endlessly enthralling to us? Is our understanding of it historically correct? Who are the most significant figures and what are the most enduring legacies of the Middle Ages -- and what do they mean for Western society and the world at large today?

Historian Thomas Cahill answers these questions and more in Mysteries of the Middle Ages, the fifth volume in his "Hinges of History" series. The series, which began with How the Irish Saved Civilization, retells the history of the Western world as the story of the great gift-givers. So often history is seen through the lens of catastrophe and war, a valid enough view. But equally important is the view that Thomas Cahill so ably illuminates: history as a narrative of grace. In his inimitable books, Cahill brings to life the little-known stories of individuals who, in giving the world gifts such as individuality, orientation to the future, reason, art, mercy, and courage, had pivotal impacts on history and contributed immensely to Western culture and the evolution of Western sensibility. As Lady Antonia Frasier has remarked, “Once you read a Thomas Cahill book, you’ll never look at the world in quite the same way again.”

We are excited to be working with the California Shakespeare Theater to present this magical evening. Two actors - Ron Campbell and Nancy Carlin - from Cal Shakes will be presenting a scene from Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband, one of the upcoming season's plays. Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone will be here to talk a bit about the upcoming season and the work that Cal Shakes does in the community. If you've never had a chance to hear Jonathan speak, you're in for a treat; he is so articulate and so passionate about the theater and its mission. We will be raffling off tickets for one of the plays. Additionally, since it's a party, we will be serving wine and hors d'ouevres starting at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $15 -- proceeds will benefit the Cal Shakes School Residencies. Through the School Residencies program, Cal Shakes brings Teaching Artists into the schools to teach with the aim of developing students' creative and academic minds and voices.

We are so excited about this wonderful evening -- a great writer, a wonderful book, a classic play, and one of the best cultural arts organizations in the Bay Area. Please plan on joining us on Tuesday, 1 April 2008 at 6:00 PM. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at (925) 837-7337.

Beloved historian Thomas Cahill (How the Irish Saved Civilization; The Gifts of the Jews) will present the latest in his historical series, Mysteries of the Middle Ages: and the Beginning of the Modern World. This volume covers the time period following the Dark ages when society has a rebirth, before ... (more)the descent of the Great Plague. Mr. Cahill is fascinating, enlightening and entertaining. Arrive early for best seating. You might like to bring a folding chair, just in case.

Sponsored by Georgia Center for the Book