Book Launch Event with Luis A. Miranda Jr. for the release of Relentless

Schedule

Tue May 21 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1000 Holt Ave | Winter Park, FL

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Come join us and meet Luis A. Miranda Jr. celebrating Relentless - My Story of the Latino Spirit that is Transforming America!
About this Event

Come and join Writer's Block Bookstore at The Bush Auditorium at Rollins College for an in-person event and book signing with Luis A. Miranda Jr., as we celebrate his memoir, Relentless.

Please note - tickets include a signed copy of Relentless. There is a General Admission add on option that does not include a copy of the book. Registration is required for this event as we predict it will sell out.

If you cannot attend the event but would like a signed copy, please and add in the notes you would like a signed copy.

ABOUT RELENTLESS

Essential reading from an expert voice: Luis A. Miranda Jr.’s personal and political memoir reveals a deep understanding of Latino culture and how to build community to change our world for the better.
A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies the relentless spirit of progress of American immigrants.
There is no one on the Latino, New York, and national political scene with the breadth of experience, passion, and storytelling charm of Luis Miranda. In Relentless, he shares a fascinating narrative of his life and career—from his early days as a radically minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of political advice and problem-solving.
Miranda recounts the thrill of the ascendency of Hamilton, created by his son Lin-Manuel, and he details the suffering after the devastation of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs and challenges, Miranda examines what his experience reveals about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society.

ABOUT LUIS A MIRANDA JR.

Luis A. Miranda Jr. arrived in New York City from Puerto Rico in 1974 to study psychology at NYU but soon found himself drawn to community action when he organized his neighbors to fight for better schools for their children. In the 1980s he was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to Mayor Ed Koch, and he continued to serve in key roles for the Dinkins and Giuliani administrations. As a founding partner of the MirRam Group, Miranda has consulted on several successful political campaigns, including the senatorial campaigns of Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Most recently he managed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ successful reelection. Miranda is the founding president of the Hispanic Federation and is currently the chairperson of the Latino Victory Fund, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, Viva Broadway, and the Public Theater. He is a board member of The City, and former chair of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center.

PRAISE

“Luis Miranda’s memoir transcends politics—it’s a deeply personal reflection on identity, resilience, and the pursuit of justice. Written with warmth, wisdom and vivid storytelling, Luis invites readers to witness his evolution as a leader who defies expectations and inspires others to embrace their own stories. Relentless challenges us to redefine our understanding of Latino representation in the American political landscape.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi

“Luis Miranda is a force of nature. I dare you to read his memoir without feeling inspired to aim higher, be bolder, and do more for others.”

Adam Grant, author of Hidden Potential and Think Again

“Some people say that New York politics is a contact sport. In a way, they are right. When you live side by side, that contact builds community. You live, work, and dream together. You fight for a better future together. That’s what Luis Miranda understood from the moment he arrived in NYC. I saw it firsthand when I was arrested fighting side by side for peace in Vieques or when I launched my presidential exploratory committee. If you want to know how to bring people together—if you want to build a movement from the streets to City Hall and the statehouse—read this book.”

Reverend Al Sharpton

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1000 Holt Ave, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, United States

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USD 10.00 to USD 35.00

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