Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Author and journalist Hector Tobar tells about his upbringing by his Guatemalan immigrant parents and what became his affinity for writing and reading books during the Friends of the Fallbrook Library Annual Luncheon at Pala Mesa Resort on May 14. Shane Gibson photos
FALLBROOK – On May 14, Hector Tobar's talk on his writing of "Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of Buried in a Chilean Mine and the Miracle that Set Them Free" was a resounding success. Tobar entertained the sold out audience with stories from his life, and how his own background helped prepare him to tell the incredible tale of the 33 trapped miners.
Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, which ranged from how the time he spent with the miners (hearing their stories) affected him, to what the miners are doing today.
After being thanked by Mary Jo Bacik, program director for the Frie...
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