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Scott Pelley,Correspondent, "60 Minutes"; Author,Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter's Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times;Twitter @ScottPelley
This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation.
What does it mean to be a journalist in 2019? Scott Pelley, a longtime CBS anchor & "60 Minutes" correspondent, knows better than most. In his new book, Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter's Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times, he reflects on his years of experience, what it means to report the truth, & how this era of fake news & free speech controversies is still the best time to be a reporter. Pelley's book is founded upon an eloquently simple premise: Don't ask the meaning of life.Life is asking, what's the meaning of you?
To answer this question, Pelley recounts the most formative moments of his career: standing with firefighters at the collapsing World Trade Center; advancing with American troops into combat in Afghanistan; his conversations with numerous world leaders. In moments as adrenaline inducing or heart wrenching as these, what is the duty of a journalist? How can a reporter navigate the emotional response to their experiences while also providing an unbiased & nuanced view of the situation? Join us for a conversation with the person most fit to answer these questions.
Location: Marines' Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St., San FranciscoTime: 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. book signingNotes: Pelley photo by Jane Pelley
All ticket sales are final & nonrefundable.
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