Author Will Return To Bloomfield To Discuss Memoir At Library

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Former Bloomfield resident Charles Lopez Bruns will discuss his book, “Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American,” at an author talk at the Bloomfield Public Library.

The free, public event will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. In addition to reading excerpts and answering questions from readers and potential readers during the author talk, Bruns will sign and offer paperback copies of his memoir for sale. Learn more here.

Here’s how the author describes his debut book:

“Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American, is a memoir with a twist about the author’s journey from Charles Lopez to Charles Bruns and how his identity and experiences as a son, stepson and father impacted his family and career. The author mentions his time in Cuba near the beginning of the Revolution and growing up in New York City, living in Bloomfield and other New Jersey neighborhoods with few Cubans. The book also touches upon Cuban immigration in the U.S., Cuban Americans the author has gotten to know during his life, and the growth of the Latino presence in Bloomfield.”

Bruns previously told Patch that the book includes his memories of growing up at a time when his family was among the few Hispanic households living in the neighborhood. Read More: Journalist's Debut Book Includes His Memories Of Bloomfield

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