About this Event
A discussion with the New York Times bestselling author of "There, There," a the winner of the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize . "There, There" is the 2019 Mount Holyoke Common Read. Tommy Orange will engage in a moderated conversation followed by Q&A and book signing.
This event is open to all Mount Holyoke students, faculty, and staff and is sponsored by the Division of Student Life and the President's Office.
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Monday, September 2, 2019 8:00pm
Tommy Orange rocks! Thanks for bringing him!!! :)
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Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:19am
It was an incredible privilege to have Tommy Orange visit Mount Holyoke. Not only is his novel gripping and memorable, but his on-stage presence was thrilling. I appreciated his complete candor about everything. The way he handled the many questions, pausing for thought and seemingly spontaneous and heartfelt, was inspiring. There seemed to be nothing rehearsed about his answers, even though he must be asked the same questions countless times. I feel as if he hit on many essential truths -- about politics, about the Native American experience, about the creative process. It inspired me to want to overcome my own doubts and try to create art. One of the underappreciated aspects of the book is simply the beauty of many of its passages, its almost musical use of language. The world needs more uncompromising and unflinching people like Tommy Orange. May he enjoy a lifetime of success!
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