Publisher's Synopsis
Part One of Turning Points reflects back on kids at play and growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the 1950s and 1960s. It moves on to stories about military service, labor struggles and strikes, directing youth in social justice theater projects, peace and justice actions, a sentence in federal prison, teaching social studies, and experiencing the overwhelming love of family during 38 years of sobriety. Part Two includes Christmas stories written over 12 years, about a courageous wife, nine children, 35 grandchildren, and a wonder dog named Tana.
