PRESS RELEASE
MAY 5, 2009 CONTACT: Jean Lamm
Interim Executive Director
Beet Street
(970) 419-8240 office
(970) 214-0398 cell
JLamm@BeetStreet.org
NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
OF “THE GLASS CASTLE” COMES TO TOWN
FORT COLLINS, Colorado – Beet Street presents The Glass Castle with New York Times best-selling
author Jeannette Walls, Monday, May 18, 7pm at the Lincoln Center.
The event is the eighth presentation in the Beet Street Thought Leaders lineup – a series
designed to “Entertain Your Brain” by bringing knowledgeable, dynamic speakers to the Fort Collins
community presenting relevant topics people care about.
As an E! Television correspondent and popular New York Magazine columnist, Walls made her
living spreading celebrity gossip. In her best-selling memoir The Glass Castle, Walls finally comes
clean about her past by sharing her own dirty laundry – describing an unusual childhood full of
hunger, love, homelessness and chaos theory, and her shattered dreams of the beautiful glass house
her unorthodox parents promise to build one day.
When Walls discusses The Glass Castle, her message of confronting the past and facing fears
resonates with audiences everywhere. In her Fort Collins presentation, Walls will explain that people
have more in common than they think, flaws are some of the greatest assets individuals possess, and
that life is what people make it.
“It’s nice to hear a happy ending during tough economic times like these,” said Beet Street
Interim Executive Director Jean Lamm.
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“Jeannette Walls’ remarkable personal account of triumph over adversity is a success story
anyone will appreciate, and from which we can all draw inspiration.”
The Glass Castle has been taught at universities in courses on literature, psychology,
parenting, child development and poverty. It has been on the New York Times best-seller list for more
than two years, has sold over two million copies, been translated into 16 languages, and is being
made into a major motion picture by Paramount.
Currently, Walls is writing her next book Half Broke Horses: A True Life Novel, which is due to
be released in October 2009.
“I recently read The Glass Castle,” said local book club member and freelance writer Becky
Jensen. “Jeannette Walls proves that truth really is stranger than fiction.”
Walls’ unassuming yet intelligent writing style appeals to Jensen. “Her candid, accessible story
was such a breath of fresh air that I took an instant liking to her. I’m going to the event with friends,
and we’re all excited to meet Jeannette Walls in person.”
The question-and-answer portion of the Beet Street presentation on May 18 will give
audience members the opportunity to ask Walls specific questions, and VIP ticket holders are invited
to meet the speaker at a cash-bar, cheese and dessert reception after the presentation.
General admission tickets for Jeannette Walls are $10, VIP seating and Meet the Speaker
tickets are $15, and student/senior (60+) tickets are $8. Tickets are available at www.lctix.com or by
calling (970) 221-6730. For more information about Jeannette Walls and upcoming Beet Street
events, visit www.BeetStreet.org.
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ABOUT BEET STREET
Beet Street is an economic development initiative created by the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority in 2007 to distinguish
Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado, as a cultural destination that fosters, celebrates and inspires human creativity through diverse cultural
experiences and programming. Beet Street creates a collaborative learning community in Fort Collins where everyone of every age is
welcome to share in discussion, reflection and creative expression. Visit www.BeetStreet.org or contact (970) 419-8240 for more
information.
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