Author Event - Senator Chris Murphy, "Crisis of the Common Good"

St. Louis County Library Foundation's Westfall Politics & History Series and Left Bank Books present

U.S. Senator

Chris Murphy

Author of

"Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America"

Friday, May 29, 7:00 p.m.

(Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

St. Louis County Library - Clark Family Branch

Post Event Space

1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131

Today, the United States is in a crisis—and it’s not just a political one: over fifty years, the pursuit of profit has undermined virtue and character, while too many of us have become convinced that happiness results from acting as good consumers, rather than as good citizens. The result: Americans have lost the sense of daily purpose and connection that are vital to happiness, becoming anxious, angry, and adrift. In “Crisis of the Common Good,” Senator Chris Murphy draws on history and political philosophy to offer a new politics of the common good that is both deeply rooted in our past and a radical challenge to the status quo.

Chris Murphy has represented Connecticut in the U.S. Senate since 2013. A previous member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Connecticut state legislature, he is known for his work to combat gun violence, political corruption, and the scourge of loneliness in America.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET $35(Admits ONE and includes one pre-signed copy of “Crisis of the Common Good”)

OR

PACKAGE TICKET $42 (Admits TWO and includes one pre-signed copy of “Crisis of the Common Good”)

Please note: Weapons and large bags are prohibited. Attendees will undergo a quick security screening. Bags must not exceed 10 in x 8 in x 10 in -- exceptions made for medical bags. Seating will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

All books will be pre-signed. There will not be a signing or photo line at this event.

Books provided by Left Bank Books

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