Gil Z. Hochberg in conversation with Alysia Abbott

Tues, Feb 17 • 6:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

City Lights and Duke University Press celebrate the publication of "My Father, the Messiah: A Memoir" by Gil Z. Hochberg. This virtual event, taking place on February 17, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm PST, will explore Hochberg's powerful exploration of her relationship with her father, who becomes increasingly convinced that he is the Messiah. The memoir reflects on complex themes of familial love, mental illness, and cultural identity. Both Gil Z. Hochberg, an esteemed academic, and Alysia Abbott, an award-winning author, will discuss the significance of the memoir in today’s context.

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