Author Lalita Tademy Speaks to the Commonwealth Club
Cubberley Community Center (4000 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303)
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The last date listed for Author Lalita Tademy was Wednesday January 24, 2007 / 7:00pm.
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Activist/Author Raj Patel Investigates the World Food Crisis
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British-born Raj Patel has lived and worked in Zimbabwe, South Africa and the United States, so it's safe to say he has a pretty comprehensive world-view. Called "the rock star of social justice," this activist is best known for his 2008 book Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System. See him live at the Cubberly Community Center, where he'll delve into the complex reasons why half the world is malnourished while the other half suffers from overabundance and obesity. He'll have you looking at the food on your plate in a whole new way. Learn More
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Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley presents Author Lalita Tademy. After spending over 20 years as a high-tech corporate executive, Lalita Tademy decided she needed a change of profession and embarked on a journey that took her back to her family’s roots in the South. Her debut novel Cane River received critical accolades for blending history and fiction and was selected by Oprah Winfrey to be part of her show’s book club selection.
Tademy’s newest work Red River is a riveting story that begins in 1873 as two families struggle during the turbulent years of Reconstruction. With the country deeply divided, emotions run high as violence erupts and dreams of freedom are broken leading to an unforgettable story of faith and courage.
About the Ticket Supplier: Commonwealth Club
The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, presenting over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy.
Founded in 1903, the Commonwealth Club has played host to a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 to Erin Brockovich in 2001. Along the way, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates have all given landmark speeches at the Club.