Afghanistan, and other nations. He is a washington ancestor. A descendent. You are not that old. He is the fifth great grandnephew of George Washington through his brother. He began his writing at uc berkeley, covering the rugby conflict reporting on burma and cambodia. He has interviewed many important leaders. Includingpublications the Atlantic Monthly and the new york times. He is the author of two other books. My brother my enemy. Al qaedas greatest escape. He has received three Pulitzer Prize nominations for his articles. Most importantly among all of this he has been one of the Research Fellows at the mount vernon Research Fellows. He is somebody who puts us off to go cover a war. That is unusual but we are very accommodating. We welcome him in suggesting presenting his newest book read writing with riding with george sportsmanship and chivalry in the making of. Ericas first president lets give a warm welcome to him. [applause] phillip thank you very much. It is obvious a incredi
As a Public Service by americas Cable Television companies and is brought to you today by your cable or satellite providers. Now on book tv we are live with bestselling author Michael Lewis. Mister lewis has written many books including liars poker, moneyball, the big short and most recently the undoing project, a friendship that changed our minds. Michael lewis, you are the author of more than a dozen bestselling books, what makes a good story in your mind, what do you look for . There is no formula. The question you just asked me, ive never really asked myself exactly. What lead me to want to write a book, you have to have a level of passion about it. Itsfinding usually, what it is , its finding an interesting person in an interesting situation that will allow me to work in an interesting idea. B. I feel like i just had to do this if i dont do it wont get done and it should be done because the story should be dealt with. In terms of like you asked me to go to lack a class of Journali
[inaudible conversations] good morning. Good morning, everyone. It is truly my pleasure to welcome you to Miami Book Fair. It is a lovely saturday morning in miami. What a wonderful fair it has been all week long and here we are at the street fair. I would like to offer appreciation to our sponsors without whom this book fair would not be taking place. We have the knight foundation, hl, bachelor foundation, the Group Foundation and so many more sponsors. I would like to pay thanks to Miamidade College for convening this book fair. Lets give a round of applause. And so many students, faculty and staff have given up their time all week long and throughout this weekend to volunteer to make sure this fair is a success. Let me see the hands of all of our outstanding friends of the book fair. Thank you so much. [applause] for your support of Miami Book Fair and if anyone would like to join the circle of friends you may do so today, please let us know. A wonderful day planned for you. I ask c
Hl, bachelor foundation, the Group Foundation and so many more sponsors. I would like to pay thanks to Miamidade College for convening this book fair. Lets give a round of applause. And so many students, faculty and staff have given up their time all week long and throughout this weekend to volunteer to make sure this fair is a success. Let me see the hands of all of our outstanding friends of the book fair. Thank you so much. [applause] for your support of Miami Book Fair and if anyone would like to join the circle of friends you may do so today, please let us know. A wonderful day planned for you. I ask cell phones and other devices so we can all enjoy, and autograph table right across on the other side of the hall across from the elevator where you can have your books autographed, and also have a short q a period where you will be able to ask questions of the authors and i ask you to just stand at the standing mike, pose your questions and go back to your speech and we will have a g
[inaudible conversations] good morning. We have a few coming in the back. There we go. My name is linda, and we are delighted to have you participate in the tenth annual savannah be book festival presented by Georgia Power and the Sheehan Family foundation. We are blessed to host such celebrated authors in the Trinity United Methodist church today which has been made possible by the generous generosity of kurt and linda anderson. Wed like to extend a special thanks to our literatety members and individual donors who have made and continue to make Saturdays Free festival events possible. Before we get started, theres always housekeeping. Immediately following the presentation, Terry Mcdonnell will be signing festivalpurchased copies of his book in the square. We have a new policy this year. If youre planning to stay for the next author presentation, please move forward into the venue so that the ushers can count the number of Seats Available for people coming in for it. Please, please t