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Auburn’s Sarah Blum, a nurse Vietnam veteran, nurse psychotherapist specialist and author, appears at the Auburn Public Library on Saturday.

The public can meet the author from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 1102 Auburn Way S.

Blum recently released a book, “Women Under Fire: Abuse in the Military” (Brown Sparrow Publishing), which takes a hard look at the extraordinary culture of violence and sexual abuse committed within the armed forces.

“It is time for accountability and justice for these women,” Blum said in her powerful book.

Blum interviewed more than 58 women veterans over the past seven years to write the book.

Blum also embarked on a national tour, calling on national, Congressional and military leaders to address the problem.

For more information on the author or purchase the book, please visit womenunderfire.net.