The director of the School of Philosophy at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Eulogio Silverio, has made a heartfelt request to the Dominican society. He is asking for their collaboration in donating a library to Mr. Benjamín Bobadilla, an 81-year-old man who lost all his books due to the flooding of the El Higüero stream in the municipality of Padre Las Casas, San Juan de la Maguana.
In a press release, Silverio appealed to the generosity of the community to help restore some of the lost peace to Mr. Bobadilla, who had found solace and companionship in his library. “At 81 years old, his library was his refuge and company,” Silverio stated.
To facilitate the donation process, a book reception center has been set up at the School of Philosophy. The center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Silverio emphasized the importance of books in providing company, comfort, and serenity of spirit. He urged colleagues and members of the community to donate duplicate books from their shelves, whether authored by themselves or no longer needed.
Local media reported that Mr. Bobadilla lost books he had cherished for over 70 years in his humble home as a result of the El Higüero stream flooding in San Juan de la Maguana.
The collaboration and support of the Dominican society in donating a library to Mr. Bobadilla will not only help him rebuild his collection but also provide him with the comfort and joy that books bring.
What is the significance of books in providing solace and happiness to individuals like Mr. Bobadilla
The director of the School of Philosophy at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Eulogio Silverio, is appealing to the Dominican society for their assistance. He is requesting their collaboration in donating a library to Mr. Benjamín Bobadilla, an 81-year-old man who lost all his books due to the flooding of the El Higüero stream in the municipality of Padre Las Casas, San Juan de la Maguana.
In a press release, Silverio is urging the community to help bring back some of the solace Mr. Bobadilla found in his library. “At 81 years old, his library was his refuge and company,” Silverio expressed sympathetically.
To facilitate the donation process, a book reception center has been established at the School of Philosophy. Operating hours for the center are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Silverio emphasized the importance of books in providing companionship, comfort, and tranquility of the soul. He urged colleagues and members of the community to donate duplicate books from their own collections, whether they were authored by themselves or are no longer needed.
Local media reported that Mr. Bobadilla lost cherished books he had kept for more than 70 years in his modest home as a result of the El Higüero stream flooding in San Juan de la Maguana.
The collaboration and support of the Dominican society in donating a library to Mr. Bobadilla will not only assist him in rebuilding his collection, but it will also provide him with the solace and happiness that books bring.
This heartwarming initiative serves as a testament to the power of community support and compassion. Let’s come together and donate a library to this elderly man, helping him rebuild his lost treasure trove of books and create a refuge for his love of literature.