Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST
National Veterans Art Museum
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60641
Join us for reading and discussion at the official the book launch of A Soldier in the Family - A Mother Confronts the Invisible Wounds of War with debut author, Nancy B. Ronquillo, and Executive Director, Giselle Futrell.
About the Book
Exploring the brutal legacy of the Global War on Terror as experienced by one soldier, one mother, one family, this debut memoir follows a twisted road of grief and generational trauma that ultimately leads to resilience and hope.
About the Author
Nancy B. Ronquillo is a nationally recognized leader for innovation and excellence in child and family services. She launched Leave No Family Behind in Illinois as a response to Michelle Obama’s Joining Forces initiative supporting service members and their families. Nancy and her spouse, Tom (a Vietnam veteran), raised three sons in Illinois. She is the daughter of a WWII veteran, granddaughter of a WWI veteran, and descendant of two American Revolution veterans. Nancy serves on the board of the National Veterans Art Museum and as an American Gold Star Mother. She lives in Mequon, Wisconsin.