Background
Bruce Olav Solheim was born on September 3, 1958, in Seattle, Washington, United States. He is a son of Asbjorn O. Solheim, a carpenter, and Olaug M. (Strand) Solheim, a homemaker and artist.
143 Main St, Buies Creek, NC 27506, United States
In 1985, Bruce received a Bachelor of Science degree from Campbell University.
12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98447, United States
In 1988, Bruce attained a Master of Arts degree from Pacific Lutheran University.
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403, United States
In 1993, Solheim received a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Bowling Green State University.
(This book examines Nordic relations with the superpowers,...)
This book examines Nordic relations with the superpowers, 1947-1961, within the context of regional integration and cooperation theory.
https://www.amazon.com/The-Nordic-Nexus-Peaceful-Education/dp/0275947432/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415146404&sr=8-2&keywords=The+Nordic+Nexus
1994
(An examination of the political and social characteristic...)
An examination of the political and social characteristics particular to Scandinavia, which have made women's rise to power more rapid, than in other regions of the world, this study also explores how the resulting election of women has provided valuable evidence of the impact of women leaders and their leadership style.
https://www.amazon.com/Top-World-Leadership-Scandinavia-Contributions/dp/0313310009/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415146457&sr=8-1&keywords=On+Top+of+the+World+by+Bruce+Solheim
2000
(There are many lessons to be learned from the Vietnam War...)
There are many lessons to be learned from the Vietnam War, foremost among them being that war as an instrument of peace is not viable. Solheim provides a full picture of the war era at home and in Southeast Asia by combining historical narrative with biographical profiles and personal reflections. He allows the story to unfold in multiple layers, as seen through the eyes of those, who were involved on all sides of the conflict: the North Vietnamese, the South Vietnamese, the American generals and politicians and the American war correspondents and antiwar protestors.
https://www.amazon.com/Vietnam-War-Era-Personal-Journey/dp/0275983080/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
2006
("Women in Power" profiles 22 world leaders, who have held...)
"Women in Power" profiles 22 world leaders, who have held the top positions of political power since 1960. Each chapter is devoted to a region of the world. In addition to providing an overview of the political careers of the women, who emerged as leaders in these regions, the authors examine the political systems of each region in terms of the involvement of women in politics.
https://www.amazon.com/Women-Power-World-Leaders-since/dp/0275981908/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415146221&sr=8-1&keywords=Women+in+Power+by+Gunhild+Hoogensen
2006
(Ali wishes he could feel comfortable in his new home of L...)
Ali wishes he could feel comfortable in his new home of Los Angeles, California. He loves living with his beekeeper grandfather, but he desperately misses his parents. They were killed in a terrorist attack in Iraq, and Ali was sent halfway across the world to live with his grandfather. In addition to the deep grief Ali faces, he is also struggling with posttraumatic stress disorder from the attack.
https://www.amazon.com/Alis-Bees-Bruce-Olav-Solheim/dp/1544013981/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
2017
(From childhood through adolescence to adulthood, "Timeles...)
From childhood through adolescence to adulthood, "Timeless" tells the story of one man's travels through the paranormal universe and out the other side.
https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Dr-Bruce-Olav-Solheim/dp/1721140840/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532184424&sr=8-1&keywords=Timeless+Bruce+Olav+Solheim
2018
(Solheim's first "Timeless" book offered readers an entert...)
Solheim's first "Timeless" book offered readers an entertaining chronological survey of his remarkable paranormal adventures. "Timeless Deja Vu" goes further and deeper with 31 more stories of the paranormal and supernatural, where the reader will experience the impact of Solheim's mediumship and encounters with spirits of all kinds, learn about a theoretical framework for understanding these phenomena and even discover how aliens and ghosts have something in common.
https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Deja-Vu-Paranormal-Personal/dp/0578464462
2019
guitar player educator historian musician playwright author songwriter
Bruce Olav Solheim was born on September 3, 1958, in Seattle, Washington, United States. He is a son of Asbjorn O. Solheim, a carpenter, and Olaug M. (Strand) Solheim, a homemaker and artist.
In 1985, Bruce received a Bachelor of Science degree from Campbell University. Then, in 1988, he attained a Master of Arts degree from Pacific Lutheran University. Later, Solheim continued his education at Bowling Green State University, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1993.
In 1978-1981 and 1983-1986, Bruce served as a jail guard and as a helicopter pilot in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany and became chief warrant officer two (CWO-2).
In 1993, Bruce was appointed an instructor in History at Green River Community College (present-day Green River College), the post he held till 1998, when he moved to Citrus College in Glendora as a professor of History and coordinator of distance education.
In addition, between 1994 and 1995, Solheim served as an assistant professor at Pacific Lutheran University. In 2003, he served as a Fulbright Professor at the University of Tromsø in northern Norway.
During his career, Bruce has published a number of books and has written ten plays, two of which have been produced. His books include "The Nordic Nexus: A Lesson in Peaceful Security" (1994), "On Top of the World: Women's Political Leadership in Scandinavia and Beyond" (2000), "The Vietnam War Era: A Personal Journey" (2006), "Making History: A Personal Approach to Modern American History" (2015) and others.
Currently, Bruce is a Distinguished Professor of History at Citrus College, where he also founded the Veterans Program and co-founded, with Manuel Martinez and Ginger De Villa-Rose, the Boots to Books transition course - the first college course in the United States, designed specifically for recently returned veterans. He has also been teaching Paranormal Personal History course at the same university since the Fall 2018.
It's also worth mentioning, that Bruce is a guitarist, performer and songwriter with the band Just Joe.
(An examination of the political and social characteristic...)
2000(From childhood through adolescence to adulthood, "Timeles...)
2018(This book examines Nordic relations with the superpowers,...)
1994(There are many lessons to be learned from the Vietnam War...)
2006(Solheim's first "Timeless" book offered readers an entert...)
2019("Women in Power" profiles 22 world leaders, who have held...)
2006(Ali wishes he could feel comfortable in his new home of L...)
2017Bruce is influenced by novelists, such as Thomas Hardy and Mark Twain, as well as historians, such as Paul Kennedy, Gary Hess, Stephen Ambrose and Shelby Foote.
Quotations:
"I write music, that reflects the turbulent times of the 1960's and early 1970's, my formative years. My songs are a fresh take on the roots of 1960's music."
"I'm a historian and a writer. I'm not political, I don't belong to any political party, and I tend to keep my opinions to my self. As a professor, I believe my role is to encourage independent, critical thinking and empower my students and not indoctrinate them or inculcate them with partisan ideologies."
Solheim is an associate member of the Parapsychological Association and a member of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations.
Bruce married Heather E. Owens, an accounting clerk, in 1996. Later, the couple divorced. Their marriage produced four children - Bjorn O., Byron M., Caitlin O. and Leif O.
Currently, Bruce is married to Ginger, a professional helicopter pilot and certified flight instructor.