Leah Dobkin, author of Soul of a Port: The History and Evolution of the Port of Milwaukee

Shorewood's Leah Dobkin offers a look at the history of the Port of Milwaukee with her new book, Soul of a Port: The History and Evolution of the Port of Milwaukee. Dobkin, who lives close to Lake Michigan, has for years been enthralled by the activity and story of the port and the metropolitan area it serves. Now, she gives readers not just the story of the nuts and bolts of its construction, but also a look at the characters who have given the harbor its fascinating legacy. With colorful anecdotes and unearthed treasures like a longshoreman's poetry and a haunted tugboat, Dobkin brings to life a portion of our lakefront that so many of us rely on but rarely think about. History lovers, don't miss this event!