Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana book event

A group gathered Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Way Public Library in Perrysburg to listen to Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, associate chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. He shared findings from his book, The Five Sources of Human Hope, the first in a planned trilogy that explores his 30-year fascination with hope and his efforts to empirically measure it. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Perrysburg resident Alphonsus Obayuwana holds up his new book, "The Five Sources of Human Hope: Mirror of Our Humanity -- Your ... THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Medical doctor, author, and Perrysburg resident Alphonsus Obayuwana shares his 30-year study of human hope and its importance in ... THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Residents listen as Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana speaks. THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana writes down daily activities that audience members shout out during a lecture. THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana's new book, "The Five Sources of Human Hope: Mirror of Our Humanity -- Your Glimpse into the Human ... THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Medical doctor, author, and Perrysburg resident Alphonsus Obayuwana shares his 30-year study of human hope. THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Alphonsus Obayuwana answers a question. THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Alphonsus Obayuwana jots down ideas during a lecture. THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Phyllis Endicott listens as Alphonsus Obayuwana shares his ideas during a lecture. THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE