Rendell

Former Gov. Ed Rendell will celebrate the launch of his new book, "A Nation of Wusses: How America's Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great," by signing copies June 12 at York County's Democratic headquarters.

Rendell is scheduled to appear from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and will be joined by York County Commissioner Doug Hoke, state Rep. Eugene DePasquale, D-York City, York City Mayor C. Kim Bracey and county Democratic party chairman Bob Kefauver. The event will be held at 275 W. Market St.

A limited number of books will be available at the event or pre-order through www.amazon.com. People are encouraged to RSVP to 812-1200 or info@yorkdems.org.

Reach Christina Kauffman at 505-5436, ckauffman@yorkdispatch.com, or follow her on Twitter at @YDYorkCounty.