The Ela Area Public Library District will host Author Kenneth N Green speaking on his book, I’m From Division Street, on Wednesday, June 5 at 1:30 p.m. The library is located at 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047. To sign up to attend, call (847) 438-3433.
The book tells of the author’s personal journey from his tough Humboldt Park neighborhood, where he faced poverty, academic problems, and antisemitism, to a successful legal career, as an Attorney, Bureau Chief of the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, supervising approximately 400 attorneys, Induction into the California Boxing Hall of Fame, police sergeant, and as a single parent raising his son. He will tell how his fascinating life and the life of other famous and successful Jewish people, was shaped by the experiences of growing up on Division Street. Following his presentation, there will be a book sale and signing.
The book is now also being sold at Barnes& Noble Booksellers, Barnes&Noble.com, Barbaras Bookstore, and Amazon.com and other retailers worldwide. I’m From Division Street is also an e-book that can be read on Kindle and purchased through Amazon.com and on www.kengreenesq.wordpress.com.