Memoir

About the Book

This thoughtful memoir written by Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth traces the arc of his personal and professional experiences, from his childhood in Minneapolis during World War II to his unique work in retirement as a steward of the New Deal legacy. Marked by Chris' engaging storytelling, wry wit, moments of serendipity, deep knowledge of American politics and a historian's perspective, this memoir provides a remarkable look at his lifelong education, civic engagement and unwavering commitment to sustaining our pluralistic society.

Acknowledgements

We wish to thank the team at our publisher, Troy Book Makers, and particularly Meradith, for their ongoing support in bringing this project to fruition! We also wish to thank the following professionals who helped make this book possible:

• Dave Lembeck (Designer)

• Rachel Westfall (Digitizer)

• Rob Brill (Editor)

• Mary Stevens (Indexer)

How to Order

Chris's memoir is available from the following:

Paperback

• Troy Book Makers

• Amazon

E-book

• Amazon (coming soon!)

Ticonderoga Book Signing

In early June 2026, Chris's neighbors hosted a book signing at the Paper and Pencil restaurant in Ticonderoga, NY. An enthusiastic crowd came to celebrate the publication of his memoir and listen to his remarks, which are posted below.