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Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

Jeffrey Nelson, M.D. presents What Should I Do?

Thursday, August 18, 7:00 PM
In-Store Event - Registration Required

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In conversation with Lori Sturdevant

“Doctor, what should I do?” Decisions, anxious decisions, and more stressful and life-changing decisions! Do you think that you are “pro-choice,” or “pro-life,” or unsure when related to abortion? Have you, a loved one, or a friend dealt with an unintended pregnancy? Have you dealt with adverse situations in a wanted pregnancy, where decisions must be made concerning the health and safety of the mother? Do you know the facts regarding contraception, abortion―and carrying a pregnancy to term?

Dr. Jeff Nelson discusses these issues, and makes a case for being “pro-choice/pro-life.” This book focuses on some of the challenges that women face in our society. Many self-seeking questions are asked―and clear answers are given, making you aware of possible choices. As a family physician and parent, he asks you to walk the journey with him and consider all the above.

 

Jeffrey D. Nelson is a family physician who served the Cottage Grove, Minnesota area for over 38 years, retiring in 2020. His professional career saw many changes, including the transformation from small independent clinics to our current large health systems. A constant theme for each patient was having a personal connection with a physician to handle what are often difficult decisions when it comes to healthcare. How to handle an unintended pregnancy was sometimes one of the most difficult of those decisions. How to deal with a difficult cancer is another. As a husband, father, and doctor, he shared the story of the journey with his wife of forty-one years who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014, and subsequently died in 2016. That story is found in his first book, I Got To Live With An Angel. As a family physician and father of three married children and six grandchildren, he directs us along the journey―sometimes with a joyful ending; other times with the necessary choice to end a pregnancy.

Lori Sturdevant is a retired editorial writer and occasional columnist covering state politics and government for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. A native of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, Sturdevant is the author, co-author or editor of 12 books and a three-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award. She and her husband Martin Vos live in St. Paul; they have three grown children.

 

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We are very excited to bring authors and readers back together in our space, and we know you are too!

As we all navigate the transition back to congregating in person, we ask that you use honesty, care, and understanding in interacting with fellow event-goers, staff, and authors.

Please note that Magers & Quinn will always comply with current city and state regulations, and reserves the right to change the below policies at any time. These are guidelines only, and if you have questions about the most up to date information, you can always call us at 612-822-4611.

For information about how our in-person events will work over the coming months, please read on:

 

Q: Are masks required?

A: Please wear a mask while in the event area and in the signing line.

For the health and safety of others, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask or face covering.

 

Q: Are in store events free?

A: Yes, Magers & Quinn events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

 

Q: Do I need to RSVP?

A: Yes, please. Each event will now include a registration link.

As we navigate this step back to in-person events, we will be limiting event capacity to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all attendees and authors. By requiring pre-registration, we can easily communicate event updates and policies with those who plan to attend, and can contact attendees after the event with follow-up information.

 

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We may or may not be able to accommodate unregistered walk-ins, and seating priority will always be given to registered customers. We appreciate your understanding of this process!