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NewsNation cable anchor Leland Vittert & WGN-TV’s Ben Bradley
Leland Vittert & “Born Lucky” memoir
NewsNation cable television anchor Leland Vittert and WGN-TV’s Ben Bradley will be in conversation about Vittert’s memoir in the Sanctuary at 2 p.m.
NewsNation journalist Leland Vittert’s memoir, Born Lucky, details his experiences growing up with autism and the social hurdles he encountered. The book highlights his father’s commitment as a “parent-coach” who taught him essential social skills. Vittert describes the book as a tribute to his father and a narrative of overcoming challenges and societal labels.
Presented in collaboration with Winnetka’s The Book Stall, seating for this event is limited, and registration is required at https://kuc.org/event/leland-vittert-born-lucky-book-talk/
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