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Wednesday, 02 May 2007 |
By Chary Majerus for the I-O
When Eric Newhouse wrote a series of newspaper articles in 1999 exposing the impact of alcoholism on individuals, families and the community of Great Falls, he had never imagined that it would result in his being awarded a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting in 2000.
The series, “Alcohol: Cradle to Grave,” was also published in book form in 2001, with an updated version hitting bookshelves in 2006.
As stated in the book, Newhouse felt a calling to observe and write about the illness.
“I hope we’re on the threshold of an age in which we can cure these diseases and make alcoholics well,” he wrote.
While describing Great Falls as a “Montana town of 60,000 that straddles the Missouri River,” the book’s cover also mentions another river – “the river of alcohol that affects even those who haven’t touched a drop.”
To meet this award-winning journalist and learn more about his book, come to the Conrad Public Library on May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
There is no charge for the program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. However, free-will offerings will be accepted, and copies of “Alcohol: Cradle to Grave” will be available for purchase.
“We try to bring in speakers fairly regularly,” said Friends member Corleen Norman, explaining that the purpose is to provide the community with interesting programs covering a variety of topics.
Newhouse, projects editor at the Great Falls Tribune, has been a journalist for more than 30 years.
He also teaches English and mass communications courses at the University of Great Falls.
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