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Real Reads Book Discussion

The Gales of November by John U. Bacon

2026-11-17 09:30:00 2026-11-17 11:00:00 America/Chicago Real Reads Book Discussion We'll discuss The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon. Books are available at the Adult and Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Tuesday, November 17
9:30am - 11:00am

Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

We'll discuss The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon. Books are available at the Adult and Teen Services Desk one month before each discussion.

In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—"the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad. -provided by publisher

Contact the Adult & Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions.

Submit a request for a program accommodation here. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL by visiting dglibrary.org/accessibility.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Registration Required | In-Person Program | Book Discussions |

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