Join us as Denmark Historical Society, Public Library and Arts Center Collaborative presents the Authors Series and an afternoon with author Gigi Georges and her new book Downeast: Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America. It’s a Books & Beer type of season – Sit back, sip and savor the spoken word. Concessions are available.
“In this remarkable book, Gigi Georges explores the lives of five girls in rural Maine over four years. She catalogs their dreams, longings, and awakenings with sensitivity and tact, revealing both nuanced aspects of character and larger points about the complicated world in which these girls live. Downeast is important, arresting, and engrossing.”
— Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“A heartfelt portrait of five teenage girls growing up in Maine’s remote and economically depressed Washington County . . . . Enriched by the author’s love of the area and deep admiration for her subjects, this is a worthy tribute to a group of stalwart young women committed to forging their own paths.”
— Publishers Weekly
“After an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia, Gigi Georges is taking on a new role: non-fiction writer. Her debut…changing the narrative and assumptions about these communities.”
“The book follows the real-life events of five girls from Downeast Maine over the course of four years—Georges celebrating their triumphs and chronicling their hardships. But most importantly witnessing the power of family and community.”
— Good Morning America
The Authors Series is made possible with support from an anonymous Angel, Bridgton Books, and guests like you
Join us as Denmark Historical Society, Public Library and Arts Center Collaborative presents the Authors Series and an afternoon with author Gigi Georges and her new book Downeast: Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America. It’s a Books & Beer type of season – Sit back, sip and savor the spoken word. Concessions are available.
“In this remarkable book, Gigi Georges explores the lives of five girls in rural Maine over four years. She catalogs their dreams, longings, and awakenings with sensitivity and tact, revealing both nuanced aspects of character and larger points about the complicated world in which these girls live. Downeast is important, arresting, and engrossing.”
— Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“A heartfelt portrait of five teenage girls growing up in Maine’s remote and economically depressed Washington County . . . . Enriched by the author’s love of the area and deep admiration for her subjects, this is a worthy tribute to a group of stalwart young women committed to forging their own paths.”
— Publishers Weekly
“After an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia, Gigi Georges is taking on a new role: non-fiction writer. Her debut…changing the narrative and assumptions about these communities.”
“The book follows the real-life events of five girls from Downeast Maine over the course of four years—Georges celebrating their triumphs and chronicling their hardships. But most importantly witnessing the power of family and community.”
— Good Morning America
The Authors Series is made possible with support from an anonymous Angel, Bridgton Books, and guests like you
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