Ruth Harkin is our guest today
Your Monday Zoom invitation is here!
Here goes, Potluckers - your Zoom link for today’s conversation with Ruth Harkin, who is launching a book next month titled: When My Husband Ran for President, and Other Short Stories.
Hopefully, we will coax Ruth to read an essay or two, and expound on the origin of the stories. Join us today, August 19, starting at noon central time.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84755777260
Ruth and Tom Harkin founded the Harkin Institute for Public Policy on the campus of Drake University, where proceeds from the sale of her book will be directed. There will be a celebration of the publication of the book held at the Institute on September 5. Do you want an invitation? Message me:
Ruth Harkin is a prominent attorney and public figure from Iowa. She is known for her work in both the public and private sectors. Some key points about Ruth Harkin include:
Ruth was the first woman to serve as the County Attorney in Story County, Iowa. She was appointed by President Bill Clinton as the Senior Vice President of International Affairs and Government Relations at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), a U.S. government agency that helps American businesses invest in emerging markets.
Ruth also held various high-ranking corporate roles, including serving on the Board of Directors for major companies like ConocoPhillips. She has been involved in various initiatives that support international trade and investment.
The essays offer a personal perspective on her additional roles as a mother, grandmother, and partner of an accomplished and successful United States Senator. who among countless, bold moves, ran for president of the United States.
You can order the book from
https://icecubepress.com/category/upcoming-books/
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Iowa Writers’ Collaborative
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Okoboji Writers’ and Songwriters’ Retreat
Only 15 seats remaining! Don’t miss out! This year will be the best one yet!
By the way, Ruth Harkin came last year, and met the publisher of her book, Steve Semken. See what can happen if you come to the retreat? The possibilities are endless. Ruth and Steve will be on a panel during the retreat talking about the process of bringing a book of essays to fruition.