As a father Michael Caputo could be distant and brusque. Growing up, Yvonne and her siblings had a roof over their heads and food on the table. But what Yvonne wanted was a deeper connection with her dad. In this class Yvonne will share stories from her recently published book, Flying With Dad, in which she charts her journey to her father through the retelling of why he went from repairing to flying planes, how heavy German flak led to post-war nightmares, and why he suffered guilt over one particular bombing run. As she learned to meet him where he was, instead of where she wanted him to be, the result was an intimacy, a deep abiding respect, and a no-regrets final goodbye.

About the Instructor: Yvonne Caputo

Yvonne Caputo taught in the Erie Public Schools for 18 years. She served as the vice president of human resources for Frederick Living, and as a corporate trainer, consultant, and psychotherapist. She holds an M.A. in education and in clinical psychology. She has always been a storyteller and has used stories to widen the eyes of students, to soften the pain of clients, and to bring a point home to her audience.