Teaching Literature at West Point

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010

Elizabeth D. Samet talks about the links between literature and war, and how reading influences military life. Her new book about teaching English at West Point is Soldier's Heart.

Event: Elizabeth Samet will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, November 29 at 7 pm
192 Books
192 10th Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets)

Soldier’s Heart is available for purchase at amazon.com

Weigh in: We'd like to hear from current and former servicemen and -women. Which books have been most helpful to you during your time in the service?

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