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April 7, 2026: Don Pugnetti, Author of Book on Norwegian Resistance in WWII

April 7 @ 12:00 pm

About the book — Don Pugnetti Jr.

TIME12:00 Noon
LOCATIONLeif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St

Journalist Don Pugnetti Jr will speak to us about his book, “A Coat Dyed Black”. This historical novel tells the story of a young farmer who transforms into a courageous resistance fighter during Nazi Germany’s five-year occupation of Norway. Based on true events and the real experiences of family members, it details the brutal, oppressive tyranny of that time.

Don completed the book after retiring from his 42-year career in journalism, and the book has garnered critical recognition, including:

  • Finalist, 2023 Pacific Northwest Writers Association’s Nancy Pearl Book Award
  • A Kirkus Reviews’ Best 100 Books of 2022
  • 2021 PNWA Literary Contest Finalist in Historical Fiction

Be sure to attend. This sounds like a great story you won’t want to miss!

Pay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)
https://bit.ly/4qOoJI1

Don’t forget, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!

Details

  • Date: April 7
  • Time:
    12:00 pm

Organizer

  • Rotary Club of Ballard

Venue

  • Leif Erikson
  • 2245 NW 57th St
    Seattle, WA 98107 United States
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