MJCCA Welcomes Local Author Melissa Fay Greene, Presenting Her Newest Book, The Underdogs: Children, Dogs, and the Power of Unconditional Love, May 19, 2016
Author Talk, Q & A, and Book Signing
On Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 7:30 pm, a Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta), welcomes Local Author Melissa Fay Greene, as she presents her newest book, The Underdogs: Children, Dogs, and the Power of Unconditional Love. The author event will take place at the MJCCA (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody), with a Q & A, and book signing following the program. Ticket prices are $10-$15. For information, visit www.atlantajcc.org or call 678.812.4002.
Ms. Greene is available for interviews.
About the Book
When two-time National Book Award finalist Melissa Fay Greene wrote an article for the New York Times Magazine about the remarkable work being done by “4 Paws for Ability,” a pioneering service-dog-training school for children with disabilities, her story became one of the 10 most emailed and searched for stories of the year and inspired a massive outpouring of generous donations for this Ohio non-profit. Now, in The Underdogs, Greene shares a few more extraordinary stories of dogs bringing children with disabilities and their families new levels of engagement with the world, independence, and self-worth. She explores these often Lassie-like canine miracles by the light of the latest findings in neuroscience and animal behavior.
About the Author
Melissa Fay Greene is the New York Times bestselling author of Praying for Sheetrock, The Temple Bombing, Last Man Out, and No Biking in the House Without a Helmet. Her honors include numerous awards including: two National Book Award nominations, a National Book Critics Circle Award nomination, and the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award
Ticket Prices & Contact Information
MJCCA Member Price: $10 / Community Price: $15
Purchase Tickets: MJCCA Box Office at 678.812.4002 or visit atlantajcc.org/bookfestival.
Program Contact: Pam Morton at 678.812.3981, pam.morton@atlantajcc.org
Media Inquiries: Lora Sommer at 678.812.4078, lora.sommer@atlantajcc.org.
Visit on-line: atlantajcc.org/bookfestival
Photo Credit: Alyssa Kapnik
