Audrey Mang and Bill Nowak in Conversation

Please join Talking Leaves and Hallwalls at Hallwalls on Monday, April 14 at 7 pm for a conversation between longtime Buffalo activists Audrey Mang and Bill Nowak about Audrey's recently released memoir, Nothing's Easy, Audrey and Jim Mang: Faithful Peacemakers (NFB Publishing). In our current turbulent moment of political upheaval and democratic crisis, and our need for a strong community of resistance, we can learn a great deal from the lifelong activism and spiritual faith of a Buffalo couple who devoted their lives to social, racial, and economic justice and peace.

Nothing's Easy is Audrey Mang's heartwarming and unequivocal chronicle of the truth of her husband Jim's belief that “… it is love, in faith, in doubt, in risk that community is built.” Whether through conflict with the Church, strategizing with worldwide activists for nuclear disarmament, raising awareness of economic injustice in Buffalo, NY, executing risky acts of civil disobedience, or celebrating the joys and navigating the challenges of their family life, Jim and Audrey's unwavering commitment to unity, peace, and justice continues to impart love, courage, and vision to the communities they have so selflessly served.

This event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing from Talking Leaves.