Praised but Controversial: Of Mice and Men

Are you willing to travel with George and Lennie on their hopeful, heart-felt and innocently tragic journey? Of Mice and Men is only 107 pages but deftly covers sensitive topics that will stir something inside of you. We’ll explore the themes of racism, sexism, people with disabilities, male friendships/relationships, loneliness and the fragility of dreams. Together, let’s respectfully talk about themes which resonate today despite being set during the Great Depression.

Vince Burks worked for Amica Insurance for 37 and a half years holding various positions including director of training and communications director. He is a huge fan of John Steinbeck and Of Mice and Men. He remembers reading it decades ago and being taken aback by its visceral content, especially the ending. Vince holds a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Business Administration from Lynchburg University. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and an active participant in The Moth Storytelling events, with which you may be familiar with if you’re a fan of NPR.