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Special Events
A dazzling array of author appearances awaits you at this year's Book Fair.
Book Fair from page 41
OPENING NIGHT
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 (WB)
Clark Howard: Living Large in Lean
Times
Nationally syndicated consumer advo-
cate and best-selling author Clark Howard
is famed for his five words of advice: "Save
more and spend less." In his new book,
the CNN host provides invaluable advice
for everyone looking to enjoy life without
going broke.
BOOK CLUB NIGHT
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 (WB)
Randy Susan Meyers: The Murderer's
Daughters
Inspired by a true event, the novel The
Murderer's Daughters is a story of two
Jewish sisters in the aftermath of a trag-
edy: Their father murders their mother
and then is sent to prison. The girls are
left in the hands of thoughtless relatives,
an orphanage and an inexperienced
foster family as they try to rebuild their
lives.
$25 for Book Lover's Package, including
book, presentation and dessert/$18 book
only/author presentation free and open
to the public. (248) 432-5692; jccdet.org/
bookfair.
COMMUNITY READ
AND BRUNCH
10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 (WB)
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: The
Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five
Sisters, One Remarkable Family and the
Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep
Them Safe
Journalist Gayle Lemmon was on
assignment in Afghanistan when she
met a dressmaker named Kamila Sediqi.
This chance encounter turned out to be
one of the most memorable moments
of Lemmon's life as she learned of one
woman who inspired an entire community
to mobilize against the Taliban.
$35 for the book, brunch and pro-
gram/$20 for book only/$18 for the
brunch and program only. Author pre-
sentation is free and open to the public.
(248) 432-5692; jccdet.org/bookfair.
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HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
Friday, Nov. 4
10 a.m. (OP) and 1 p.m. (WB)
Marc Agronin: How We Age: A Doctor's
Journey into the Heart of Growing Old
America needs to rethink every-
thing it believes about care for older
Americans, says geriatric psychiatrist Dr.
Marc Agronin. Instead of assumptions
(Grandpa's having a hard time walking
and speaking? Must be Alzheimer's), phy-
sicians and families should consider each
individual case, all the possibilities and
every potential treatment. How We Age
offers a completely new look at growing
old.
11:15 a.m. (WB)
Ned Zeman: The Rules of the Tunnel: My
Brief Period of Madness
A contributing editor at Vanity
Fair who's covered crime, politics and
Hollywood, Detroit native Ned Zeman
thought he needed therapy, medication,
hospitalization and even shock therapy.
Along the way he lost his girlfriend, his
friends and his memory. "What the hell
did I do?" he finally asked.
12:30 1 p.m. (WB)
Enjoy a light, healthy snack. Resource
specialists from DMC Huron Valley-Sinai
Hospital will be available to answer ques-
tions.
2:15 p.m. (WB)
Molly Birnbaum: Season to Taste: How
I Lost My Sense of Smell and Found My
Way
Molly Birnbaum was set to attend the
Culinary Institute of America when she
was in an accident that left her without
her sense of smell. What's a chef without
the ability to smell? Birnbaum dropped
out of school and became depressed but
ultimately overcame her condition.
For some of Birnbaum's favorite recipes,
see page 50.
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PATRON NIGHT
6:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov 5 (WB-BC)
Jim Lehrer: Tension City: Inside the
Presidential Debates, from Kennedy-
Nixon to Obama-McCain
Jim Lehrer provides a rare look at what
really happens at the presidential debates:
the secret sneers, the boredom, the dis-
dain. Discover the secrets about the men
who were and would be president.
Patrons will sit in a reserved section for
the program and receive an autographed
copy of Tension City, followed at 8 p.m. by
a private strolling dinner and book sign-
ing with Jim Lehrer.
For information about becoming a
patron, contact Shari Lebo at slebo@
jccdet.org or (248) 432-5459.
Author presentation only: advance tick-
ets $15 JCC member/$20 nonmember/$25
at the door. Berman Center Box Office:
(248) (248) 661-1900.
FAMILY DAY
Sunday, Nov 6 (OP) and (WB)
10:30 a.m. (OP)
Robin Schwartz: Bubbies, Bagels &
Books for Bedtime
The Fox 2 news anchor will read bed-
time stories while guests snack on bagels.
Afterward, children can make a Sh'ma
Toolbox to fill with books, blankets and
stuffed animals.
1 p.m. (OP)
Paul Gross: Kids Can Be Authors, Too!
The Local 4 weathercaster will host this
Michigan's Got Talent program, which
showcases the writing talents of students
in grades 3-8. Participants include chil-
dren from Hillel Day School, Akiva Hebrew
Day School and local public schools.
2:30-4 p.m. (OP)
Mini Maccabi and Race with the Books
Younger children are invited for jump-
ing and playing sports with the JCC staff.
4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 (WB)
Harriet Morse: Does This Make Me
Beautiful?
Do clothing and jewelry make someone
attractive — or is it something else that
defines beauty? An old family mirror
teaches a little girl an important lesson.
SHWA! DETROIT.
LEARNING. TOGETHER.
Sunday, Nov. 6 (WB-afternoon) and
(0P-evening)
Keynote speaker: 12:45 p.m. (WB)
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin: Hillel: If Not
Now, When
The rabbi for the L.A.-based Synagogue
for the Performing Arts, Rabbi Telushkin
explains how Jewish texts provide guid-
ance on moral behavior and how to be a
good person. Free and open to the public.
Closing speaker: 8 p.m. (OP)
Rabbi Berel Wein: Patterns in Jewish
History: Insights into the Past, Present
& Future of the Eternal People
Rabbi Berel Wein, founder of the
Destiny Foundation, an educational forum
that brings Jewish history to life, discusses
the miracle of Jewish continuity and edu-
cation, along with assimilation, the role
of teachers and rabbis, Israel, values and
more. Free and open to the public.
In between the opening and closing
speakers, join local rabbis and experts
for a day of learning/workshops in West
Bloomfield and Oak Park. The theme
this year is the unity of the Jewish people
through the Sh'ma.
$6 registration fee for workshops (first
come-first seated)/free for students with
current I.D. For a complete schedule, more
information or to register, call (248) 642-
1643 or visit jewishdetroit org/shma.
HADASSAH LUNCHEON
Noon Tuesday, Nov. 8 (WB)
Francisco Goldman: Say Her Name: A
Novel
Francisco Goldman was in such despair
after the unusual accident that took his
young wife's life that he could barely func-
tion. Here is his unforgettable story of
anguish, love and redemption.
Lunch at noon; speaker at 1 p.m.
$47 for lunch, book and author presenta-
tion; $30 for lunch and author presenta-
tion; $20 for book only. To register, call the
Hadassah office at (248) 683-5030.
IRWIN SHAW NIGHT
8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 (WB)
Gilad Sharon: The Life of a Leader
Ariel Sharon was a soldier, a prime
minister, a complex and controversial
man who has helped define the State of
Israel. In The Life of a Leader, Sharon's son
reveals the incredible details of his father's
political and personal life.
BUSINESS BREAKFAST
7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 (WB)
Josh Linkner: Disciplined Dreaming: A
Proven System to Drive Breakthrough
Creativity
In Disciplined Dreaming, Josh Linkner
provides a five-part process that will help
boost creative growth in individuals and
organizations. Learn how to put your