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May 5, 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of Bobby Sands death in the Irish Hunger Strike. On this day a new book will be released, “Our Only Weapon Our Spirit- Selected Prison Writings of Bobby Sands.” This book uses a selection of Bobby Sands’ poems, essays, and diary entries to commemorate not only his life and work, but the life and work of all those involved in the struggle for Irish independence. Sands’ writing documents the daily struggle of imprisonment, both physical and emotional, which was experienced as a result of England’s attempt to “criminalize” Irish political prisoners. 

Samuel Conway and Patrick Stanley, the editors of the book, will be reading and discussing selected sections. Snacks and drinks will be provided.