Glory Days in the Rearview - Author Event

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Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration available. Please note the details below.
  • Registration will open on May 7, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Program Description

Join us to listen to author Mark Nepper speak about his book, Glory Days in the Rearview. After the talk there will be an opportunity to buy a copy of the book for $19 cash or card.

About the Book
We all remember that person from high school. You know, the person who seemed to glide through every aspect of those years. They were popular and successful but more significantly likeable. Everyone expected they would do the same after high school. Life, though, has a way of interfering with our plans and expectations. Those circumstances take Robb Cesario from the heights of high school glory to midlife, desperately struggling to maintain family connections amid tragedy and sadness, Robb returns to his roots. He tries to find his way back to the life he and everyone else imagined for him.

About the Author
Mark Nepper is a former award-winning newspaper reporter and state and nationally honored high school English teacher. He spent much of his life helping students find ways to tell their stories. He continues mentoring writing teachers in his role as co-director of the Greater Madison Writing Project. He also created and directs Writing Your Life workshops with senior citizens to help them tell their stories. He decided he should start telling his own stories and has written his debut novel, Glory Days in the Review: A Story of Love, Redemption and Hope. He is an avid bicyclist and wood carver and is exploring the joys and frustrations of water color painting. Mark lives in Madison, Wis. 
 

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This event will take place in person and online. To attend online, registration is required. To attend in person, registration is optional. Please register if you would like an email reminder of the event.

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