Feb. 7 event features two local authors

Growing up in the small town of Estelline, South Dakota, Jennifer Radtke’s life was shaped by both freedom and hardship. Her oldest brother, Todd, institutionalized as a toddler, became the focus of her advocacy and purpose and the inspiration for her book, “When a Catholic Gets a Lutheran Pregnant.” She will host a book signing from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Take 16 Event Center. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Growing up in the small town of Estelline, South Dakota, Jennifer Radtke’s life was shaped by both freedom and hardship. Her oldest brother, Todd, institutionalized as a toddler, became the focus of her advocacy and purpose and the inspiration for her book, “When a Catholic Gets a Lutheran Pregnant.” She will host a book signing from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Take 16 Event Center. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo

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Feb. 7 event features two local authors

After her brother died in 2013, Jennifer Radtke started journaling to get through the grief.

The tearful lines on those pages turned into thoughtful paragraphs and organized chapters that eventually became an impactful book released late last year.