Rich Benjamin

Thurs, Apr 3 • 7:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join Rich Benjamin in conversation with Daniel Handler to celebrate the publication of "Talk to Me: Lessons from a Family Forged by History" by Rich Benjamin, published by Pantheon Books. This live in-store event will not be broadcast over the internet. Rich will share insights from his book that tells the story of his family's history and explores the human cost of America's hostilities abroad, fostering a deeper understanding of the indelible ties of family and heritage.

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