Author John G. Brock-Utne was a small child in Norway during the Nazi occupation. He drew on the stories told to him by family and friends to write this collection of anecdotes illustrating what daily life was like under Nazi rule.

Additionally, he collected stories about the Norwegian Resistance and the bravery of those who took part in fighting. He brought these stories together in his book Memories of the German Occupation in Norway 1940–1945.

Join us as John tells about his own memories and the process of collecting stories and writing the book.

Question and answers will follow. Books available for purchase.

$5 General Admission; Free to Norway House members

John G. Brock-Utne was born in Norway, studied medicine at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. He has worked in Ireland, Norway, South Africa, and the United States. He is an Emeritus Professor at Stanford University.