Ron Suskind, Lecture: "Life, Animated" Proteus Lecture Series

Ron Suskind is a unique talent: A Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, best-selling author, teacher, essayist and one of the best speakers in the country. He is among our most honored journalists, having written several of America’s most important works of nonfiction. Yet, he also is placed among our most gifted performers, blending monologue with reported reality, pathos with humor. With a gift for conveying the most complex stories in the most compelling ways, Suskind has spent his career chronicling our social and political landscape.

His groundbreaking and highly anticipated book, Life, Animated (April 2014), will lift a curtain on the Suskind family’s 20-year struggle with their youngest son, Owen, and his diagnosis of regressive autism. This story is not only about the neurological disorder; at its core, it is about human redemption. Audiences will absolutely be inspired by the beautiful illustration of a new kind of family, as the question of imagination having the ability to save a person’s life is answered.

Ron Suskind enthusiastically shares stories of his life and journalistic work, weaving in a moving, humorous and vivid American tapestry. He brings his gift to the podium, speaking articulately and with insight about our world today.

*Other hospitality events available with the lecture include:

5: 15 PM - VIP Reception and Dinner – Luhrs Center, $75 (Includes reception, dinner and lecture)

For more information about the VIP reception and dinner call 717.477.1738.  To order tickets for the lecture only, call 717.477.SHOW (7469) or online at luhrscenter.com.

Price: $20