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Author Visit: University City Public Library

Former University City resident Linda Fine Hunt stopped by UCPL to discuss her book, "Particular Place and People," a fictionalized take on her life growing up in University City.

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StoryCorps Podcast

Friends Linda Fine Hunt and Barbara Schiffman join each other for a conversation regarding love and relationships.

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  • “This compelling work delves into the experiences of growing up in University City, Missouri during the 1950s and 1960s. For those who have fond memories of University City or simply have an appreciation for the nostalgia of that era, Linda's book is a must-read."

    — Parkway Alumni Association

  • “The book recounts a quirky, bold Jewish girl growing up in University City from 1954 to 1966. It is a love story about a place that changes over time, where everything beloved becomes foreign, resulting in personal growth."

    — St. Louis Jewish Light

  • "Local Whitefish author Linda Hunt recently released her debut historical fiction novel which is based on her life growing up in an almost solely Jewish community."

    — Daily Inter Lake

  • "Spanning from 1954 to 1966, the story follows 16-year-old Linda, a quirky individualist who sets out to learn more about the culture and history of her neighbors."

    — University of Missouri-St. Louis