Join us in welcoming #1 
New York Times Bestselling 
author Robert Edsel to Toledo!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
What happens when you lose your freedom and the people who eventually get it back for you are no longer alive to thank?
Remember Us
, by Robert Edsel—#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men—opens in the pre-dawn hours of Hitler’s invasion of Western Europe on May 10, 1940, when his forces rolled into the small rural province of Limburg in the Netherlands, shattering more than 100 years of peace. Their freedom gone, the Dutch lived through four-and-a-half years of occupation until September 1944, when American forces reached Limburg, the last portion of Western Europe liberated by the Allies before their advance on Nazi Germany slammed to a halt.
Like
 The Monuments Men
, 
Remember Us
 is an ensemble piece; it follows twelve main characters over a six-year span (1940-1946) including Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cole, the first member of the 101st Airborne to receive the Medal of Honor; Sergeant Jeff Wiggins of the 960th Quartermaster Company, a segregated Black unit, who escaped the poverty and racism of Alabama for yet another indignity—digging graves; and Frieda van Schäik, a Dutch teenager who falls in love with an American soldier.
In this rich, dramatic, and suspenseful story, Edsel captures both the horrors of war and the transcendent power of gratitude, showing the extraordinary measures the Dutch have taken to thank their liberators. Drawing on never-before-seen letters, diaries, and other historical records, he shows the painful price of freedom, on the battlefields and inside American homes. Remember Us is exactly the book we need—a reminder that grief is universal, that humanity knows no national or racial boundaries, and that we all want to be remembered, somehow, someway, by somebody.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Robert M. Edsel is the #1 
New York Times
 bestselling author of five non-fiction books including 
Rescuing da Vinci, Saving Italy
, and 
The Monuments Men 
(also with Bret Witter), which served as the basis for Academy Award recipient George Clooney’s 2014 film. His latest book, 
Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, 
and
 a Forever Promise Forged in World War II
, will be published by Harper Horizon on April 29, 2025. Mr. Edsel is a co-producer of the Emmy-nominated documentary film, 
The Rape of Europa
. He has been honored with the Texas Medal of the Arts; the President’s Call to Service Award; the Hope for Humanity Award, presented by the Dallas Holocaust Museum; and the Foundation for the National Archives’ Records of Achievement Award. In 2022, the United States Army and the Smithsonian Institution made Mr. Edsel an honorary graduate of the first Army Monuments Officer Training Program, an idea Mr. Edsel advocated for nearly twenty years. Mr. Edsel is also the Founder and Chairman of the Monuments Men and Women Foundation, recipient of the National Humanities Medal, awarded by President George W. Bush.
ABOUT THE PRESENTATION:
The presentation will include a moderated conversation followed by a brief question and answer.
FAQs:
Can tickets be purchased by phone?
 No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.
What are my parking options at the event?
 The facility has a free parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.
What time do the doors open? 
General admission seating starts at 6:30 p.m.
Are there assigned seats? 
No. Seating is general admission, but the purchase of a ticket does guarantee you a seat.
Is handicapped seating available?
 Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call 419.259.5199 at least one week prior to the event.
Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? 
We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this service, please contact us at 419.259.5199 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
 Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.
Will the author hold a book signing after the talk? 
Yes, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
 Call the Library at 419.259.5200.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
 Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. If you choose to utilize your mobile device, tickets can be scanned via your Eventbrite email receipt. 
Note:
 Screenshots/captures of the ticket receipt cannot be scanned. Please have your device with the ticket receipt open and available for scanning at entry.
Can I get my book if I don’t attend the event?
 Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend, you may have someone else pick it up at the event, but they must have your ticket in hard copy or on their device.
What is the refund policy? 
Tickets will be refunded 
only
 if the event is canceled.
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Toledo is an ancient city of Spain, 70 kilometers south of Madrid. The city has a long history and was once the capital of Spain. The architecture combines Gothic, Moorish, Baroque and other styles. Toledo was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 for its rich historical and cultural heritage and unique urban landscape. 🚗 Transportation Guide From Madrid to Toledo Ancient City, there are three main modes of transportation: 1️⃣ Train: From Madrid Atocha Railway Station, about 30 minutes to Toledo Railway Station, fare &euro;10. After 20 minutes walk to the Old Town. 2️⃣ Bus: Take the subway to Plaza Eliptica, transfer to ALSA bus directly to TOLEDO, round-trip fare is about 9.6 EUR, 50 minutes one way. Bus time will vary depending on traffic conditions, but usually about 1 hour. 3️⃣ Group tour: It is very worry-free to have a Chinese tour guide 🏰 Main attractions ⭐️ Toledo Cathedral 💒 Tickets: &euro;10 Opening hours: Spring and summer 10:00-18:40, autumn and winter 10:00-17:40 The exterior building has a beautiful view and is a good place to take pictures and punch in. ⭐️ Toledo Castle (Alc&aacute;zar de Toledo) 🏰 The castle combines Moore, Visigoth and Christian styles and is a microcosm of Toledo&#39;s history. The appearance is unique, although the city wall has been damaged for historical reasons, it is still worth seeing after reconstruction. ⭐️ Valley Observation Deck (Mirador Del Valle) 🌄 Walk to the observation deck to take a panoramic view of the ancient city. Down the mountain road, you can walk through the Alcantara Bridge (Puente de Alc &aacute;ntara) and return to the ancient city. ⭐️ The author of the Cervantes statue Don Quixote has lived here many times in his life. Some scenes in the novel are based on this 💰 Souvenir 1️⃣ Double Eagle Model Refrigerator Sticker/Keychain Double Eagle is the city emblem here. You can&#39;t see it elsewhere. Memorial significance 2️⃣ Malaysian leather gold silk inlaid jewelry black gold jewelry jewelry is very beautiful leaving here the price is doubled and the style is not much, I didn&#39;t buy regret 3️⃣ knife Swiss military knife prototype from Spain, here store has a lot of knives to sell, the style is unique. Remember to buy it and put it in your checked luggage

Old Town

Historic buildings

生长在海边的果果

I drove from Madrid to Cordoba and visited the ancient city. Due to time constraints, I only visited the cathedral, the San Martin Bridge, and the observation deck. This ancient city is still worth a day to visit.

San Martin's Bridge

旅の径

Located on the west side of the ancient city of Toledo, the San Martin Bridge is a medieval bridge across the Tagus River. Construction began in the 13th century and was completed in the late 14th century.
Two Gothic-style defense towers stand at the bridgehead. The five-arch stone bridge with one large arch and four small arches is similar to the Zhaozhou Bridge in my country.
Looking at the stone bridge, the mottled appearance tells the vicissitudes of history, the city emblem at the bridgehead shows the immortal glory, and the monastery in the distance blooms with a tall figure...

The Alcázar

The Alc&aacute;zar Castle in Toledo is located at the highest point of the ancient city. It is a castle with a long history and a tragic fate.
In the third century, a Roman palace was built; in the tenth century, after Muslims conquered Toledo, they built this commanding height of the ancient city into a fortress; in the eleventh century, Christianity recaptured Toledo and built a castle here; during the reign of Carlos I in the sixteenth century, the castle was converted into a royal palace; after his successor Philip II moved the capital to Madrid, the castle lost its original important status and served as a prison, barracks, workshop and military academy.
During the Spanish Civil War, the castle was severely damaged in the war; after the war, in order to commend the soldiers guarding the castle, Franco ordered the castle to be rebuilt as it was, and it has been preserved to this day.

Today&#39;s castle is square, magnificent and majestic; the bottom floor of the castle has some ruins left as a memorial; the main body of the castle has become a military museum and library; the top floor of the castle has a 360&deg; panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the ancient city.

Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

MaryJoy Dela Cruz Gonzales

The cloisters and church are full of beautiful details, well worth a look. Wonderful old monastery. Although it is a bit far from the center of Toledo, it is worth visiting. The ticket was quite reasonable, only 3 euro per adult.

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