Barrett Bookstore and the Darien Community Association (DCA) in partnership with WSHU public radio invite you to an in-person talk at the DCA with Mary Louise Kelly, famed NPR reporter and co-host of newsmagazine All Things Considered, on Wednesday, April 12.
The evening begins with a reception at 6:15pm followed by Kelly’s discussion of her new book It. Goes. So. Fast. The Year of No Do-Overs and audience Q&A. Tickets are now available and can be purchased by visiting www.dariendca.org or calling the DCA at 203-655-9050 extension 10. The ticket price ($40 for DCA members; $50 for the public) includes a hardcover signed copy of the book and glass of wine/light bites at the reception.
In her book, Mary Louise Kelly reflects on and comes to grips with the realities that every parent faces, whether children growing up and leaving for college, or aging parents.
“It. Goes. So. Fast. is a moving and funny account of the deals we cut with ourselves: what we sacrifice, what we gain, and what we really want (which is everything). By holding up a mirror to her own choices, Mary Louise Kelly gives us tremendous insight into how we struggle to be true to ourselves and the people we love, and how we’re never going to get it exactly right. This book is the voice of solidarity. It is a gift.”
Mary Louise Kelly graduated from Harvard University and completed a master’s degree at the University of Cambridge in England. She also created and taught a graduate course on national security and journalism at Georgetown University. In addition to her books, she is the author of articles and essays that have appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among numerous other publications.
About the DCA: Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the Darien Community Association, a privately funded nonprofit organization, welcomes the community to its historic estate for learning, philanthropy, and enjoyment.
About Barrett Bookstore: Barrett Bookstore located in Darien, Connecticut is the largest and oldest independent bookstore in Fairfield County.