We are excited to announce the first of four Library-hosted author events this fall. The Pressing Stones memoirist Andrea van de Loo joins us in less than a month.

• Thursday, Sept. 4 
• 6–7:15 pm
• Registration is now open

Healing from a dark past

Born in the Netherlands during WWII under the shadow of her father’s Nazi SS past, Andrea van de Loo endured childhood trauma that shaped the course of her life. Her journey from pain to purpose carried her across continents—from the ashrams of India to the coastal beauty of Santa Cruz—where she found healing, embraced spirituality, and became a healer herself.

Now 83, Andrea shares her extraordinary story in The Pressing Stones: The Healing Journey of a Nazi’s Daughter, a memoir spanning eight decades. It’s a powerful exploration of family secrets, generational trauma, spirituality, addiction recovery, and the enduring impact of war—woven together with a message of resilience and hope.

Andrea’s talk offers an intimate glimpse into life in India’s spiritual communities and an inspiring reminder that even our deepest wounds can lead to profound transformation.

Books will be available for purchase, and Andrea will sign copies after her presentation.

Enjoy Four Author Talks this Fall:

• Andrea van de Loo | Thursday, Sept. 4, 6-7:15 pm at the Library
• Anne da Vigo | Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6-7 pm at the Library
• Stephen Graham Jones | Sunday, Nov. 2 · 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm at the Longmont Museum
• Sharon Udasin | Sunday, Nov. 20, 6-7:15 pm at the Library