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Non-fiction Book Club

State of War: a History of World War II in Florida by Anthony Atwood, Ph.D. Presentation, Q & A session, and signing by author Dr. Anthony D. Atwood.

The Really True Reads Adult Nonfiction book group will be hosting Dr. Anthony D. Atwood, founder and executive director of the Miami-Dade Military Museum and Memorial, who will be presenting his recently published book, answering questions about it, and signing copies. We invite you to attend this informative, lively event. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. You may reserve a copy of Dr. Atwood's book at your local Broward County Library branch or electronically through Broward County Library's catalog. Extra copies of this book will be available for borrowing at West Regional Library. Ask for your copy at the West Regional Library Circulation desk.

Reviews of State of War:

“Atwood’s book represents a great achievement. His thorough research and documentation bring to light the pivotal role that the state of Florida played during World War II. How many people know that the landings for the D-Day invasion were practiced on secluded Florida beaches, or that the cargo flights flown ‘over the hump’ to China originated in Miami? I didn’t and I grew up here!”—Carlos E. Martínez, Brigadier General, USAF, Retired

“A long overdue look at the important role the Sunshine State played in America’s vast war effort in World War II. We need the insights provided in this work to give us a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the state’s role in this conflagration.”—Paul S. George, coauthor of Jewish Miami Beach

“An impressive overview of how the military transformed the state into a citadel. Atwood excels in his ability to explain how and why Florida became a military state.”—Gary R. Mormino, author of Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities, Shattered Hopes, and Florida’s Turning Point

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