ALAN WEISMAN
From the Re-Echo, December 2008

On October 28, two of our members attended the 6th Annual St. Louis Park Community Foundation’s “Give Back Day.” Grants were presented to 12 community groups from the SLP Community Foundation. The keynote speaker was Alan Weisman, internationally renowned author and St. Louis Park native. Mr. Weisman spoke about his latest book, The World Without Us, which explores what would happen to the earth and man’s infrastructure if people suddenly vanished. The presentation was fascinating, and Weisman was very gracious about his connections to the Park, beginning his talk with “It’s good to be home.” (He attended elementary school at both Park Hill and Fern Hill, and graduated from Park High in 1965.) It was extraordinary that he found time to speak to us amidst his international book tour. He also sold and signed copies of his book, the proceeds to go to the Foundation. A copy of the book has been donated to the SLP Historical Society’s library at Lenox. Find out more about Weisman and the book at www.worldwithoutus.com

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