Dear John,
You know the trope from countless movies and books—and maybe you even lived it:
The talented, ambitious young person eager to escape hometown life and make it big out in the world.
Gracy Olmstead knows that story well.
Born and raised in a small Idaho farm town, she now lives outside of Washington, D.C., where she has built a career as an acclaimed journalist and author.
And I want to make sure you hear her incredible insights on the experience of uprooting yourself—and especially its costs.
Tune in Thursday, May 6, at 7 pm ET, to hear Gracy share those insights on this live episode of Conservative Conversations with ISI.
She’ll join Johnny Burtka and me to talk about her new book, Uprooted: Recovering the Legacy of the Places We’ve Left Behind.
The American Spectator hails Uprooted as “an indispensable guide for those who are wrestling with their place in an increasingly rootless world.” National Review calls it a “beautiful book.”
You’ll quickly see why Gracy is often compared to Wendell Berry. She will discuss:
- what “rootedness” means in a rootless world
- how to resist the dangerous temptation of nostalgia
- what we sacrifice for profit and “progress”
- why efficiency and low consumer prices aren’t the only values worth defending . . .
- . . . and much more!
Because this is a live episode, you’ll be able to submit your own questions in real time.
So reserve your spot now!
I look forward to seeing you then!
James Davenport
Academic Program Officer
P.S. Busy on May 6? I’ll send you the recording! But you still have to register. Do that now and I’ll make sure you don’t miss this timely conversation about discovering your roots in a rootless world.
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