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‘Uncle Dave’ donates autobiography to JKPL
CNMI readers have a new addition to their Pacific collection at the Joeten Kiyu Public Library—a rare firsthand account of the early beginnings of the Commonwealth.
David M. Sablan, affectionately known as “Uncle Dave,” donated 10 copies of his recently published book on his life in the early days of the Commonwealth.
Sablan’s book, A Degree of Success Through Curiosity, documents the historic early days of the CNMI, weaving these details with his story of overcoming the odds as a young boy who grew up during and after Word War II.
Sablan was at the library yesterday to present the signed copies of his book. Staff and the directors of the CNMI Library Council were present for the donation.
“I hope future generations will read [the book],” Sablan said. “The islands need young people to take over and run with it.”
Life wasn’t easy for him with his education, he said, but he hopes the book gives people hope to take their opportunities and “make the CNMI the choicest place to live.”
“I hope the book will assist” in that, he said.
Acting executive director Erlinda Naputi thanked Sablan for taking time off from his busy schedule to donate his books in person.
She said kids and adults as well will benefit from the book and the “knowledge of history and the growth of knowledge” Sablan has.
“It will be a great addition to our Pacific collection,” she said.
For those interested, there will also be a book signing today at the Joeten store in Garapan, from 4pm to 5:30pm.
