Mariann Edgar Bishop and Bryan Bliss, WE CAN BE BRAVE - with Andrew Karre

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is no stranger to bravery in the face of bullies. In this adaptation of her New York Times bestselling How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, Bishop Budde and acclaimed novelist Bryan Bliss share lessons in how to learn to be brave in life’s hardest moments.

Join Mariann Edgar Budde and Bryan Bliss for a conversation with their editor Andrew Karre about We Can Be Brave, followed by a book signing!

To attend: This event is open to the public, but registration helps us when considering spatial constraints. You can register for a ticket for free through November 24, 4:00pm, and order a copy of the book . Additional copies of We Can Be Brave will be available for purchase during the event, but ordering ahead guarantees your copy.

Signing Guidelines: Following the event, Mariann Edgar Budde and Bryan Bliss will sign and personalize copies of the book. If you would prefer not to stay for the signing portion, Red Balloon can have your books signed and personalized for you and will contact you when they're ready to be picked up.

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