Tim O’Brien at Harvard: Reflecting on 20 Years of The Things They Carried

Jan 16, 2026

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In this compelling lecture, acclaimed author Tim O'Brien shares insights from his writing journey on the 20th anniversary of his seminal work "The Things They Carried." Instead of pursuing a traditional dissertation, O'Brien embraced a different narrative path, offering a unique perspective on storytelling and its significance in education. With a background in political science and a PhD from Harvard, O’Brien’s experiences at Cal Poly University in 2002 highlight the intersection of literature and personal history. Join us in exploring the power of storytelling in understanding trauma and memory.

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Tim O’Brien at Harvard: Reflecting on 20 Years of The Things They Carried

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PPT by Mr. Z TIM O’BRIEN : EDUCATION “Instead of writing my dissertation, I was writing what I needed to write.” O’Brien speaks at Harvard on 20th Anniversary of The Things They Carried. B.A. Political Science, Macalester College (poly-sci) 1968 Student Body President PhD Government, Harvard University, 1970-1976 Internship at Washington Post Works Cited Biography of Tim O’Brien. . Shared Reading Program at Cal Poly U, 2002. Web. 2 Sept 2011.