SOUTHINGTON READS 2012
PRESENTS DR. YVONNE THORNTON
Dr. Yvonne Thornton
WEDNESDAY MARCH 21st at THE AQUA TURF CLUB 7:00 p.m.
This year is the first time the Southington Library recommends everyone in town read two books: “The Ditchdigger’s Daughters” and “Something to Prove” for SOUTHINGTON READS.
Dr. Thornton is the national best-selling author of the heartwarming memoir; “The Ditchdigger’s Daughters” 
published in 1995 and has never been out of print. The book was also featured on the “Oprah Winfrey Show”. This family biography (co-authored with Jo Coudert) is a tribute to her parents and was condensed in The Reader’s Digest, translated into 19 languages, adapted into a World Premiere Movie and nominated for the Peabody Award and the Cable ACE Award for Best Picture.
In 1996, the American Library Association named it as one of the Best Books for Young Adults and Doctor Thornton was given the “Excellence in Literature” Award by the New Jersey Education Association.
From the Operating Room to the family dinner table, 
“Something to Prove” chronicles Dr. Thornton’s journey to achieve the goals her father laid out for her in childhood—and to set the bar high for her own children. In “Something to Prove”, Dr. Thornton brings us along her continued path as a doctor, wife and mother, revealing the challenges of balancing a flourishing medical career with managing a home and raising children. Filled with vivid personalities, heartbreaking setbacks, and joyful triumphs, “Something to Prove” is a testament to what can be accomplished through hard work, love, and determination.
Copies of Dr. Thornton’s books are available to borrow from the Southington Library. The evening of the event, Millrace Bookstore of Farmington will have copies of “Ditchdigger’s Daughters” and “Something to Prove” for purchase. Dr. Thornton will also be available after the event to sign copies of her books.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL BEGIN WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1ST.
