May 22 2019
Actress Kate Mulgrew Set for Anderson's Bookshop Book Presentation

Actress Kate Mulgrew Set for Anderson's Bookshop Book Presentation

Presented by Anderson's Bookshops at Stevenson Hall on the campus of North Central College

Join Anderson's Bookshop for an event to celebrate "How To Forget" by actress and author Kate Mulgrew!

In this profoundly honest and examined memoir about returning to Iowa to care for her ailing parents, the star of "Orange Is the New Black" and bestselling author of "Born with Teeth" takes us on an unexpected journey of loss, betrayal, and the transcendent nature of a daughters love for her parents.

PLEASE NOTE that this event follows the author's and publisher's wishes and may mean limits on photos and the number of signed or personalized books.  Anderson's Bookshop is not responsible for changes made by the author to the guidelines prior to or during the event.  Your understanding is appreciated.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you miss the event, in order to receive your book you will need to contact us within 30 days of the event.

More about the book:
They say you cant go home again. But when her father is diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer and her mother with atypical Alzheimers, New York-based actress Kate Mulgrew returns to her hometown in Iowa to spend time with her parents and care for them in the time they have left.

The months Kate spends with her parents in Dubuque - by turns turbulent, tragic, and joyful  lead her to reflect on each of their lives and how they shaped her own. Those ruminations are transformed when, in the wake of their deaths, Kate uncovers long-kept secrets that challenge her understanding of the unconventional Irish Catholic household in which she was raised.

Breathtaking and powerful, laced with the authors irreverent wit, "How to Forget" is a considered portrait of a mother and a father, an emotionally powerful memoir that demonstrates how love fuses children and parents, and an honest examination of family, memory, and indelible loss.

About the author:
Kate Mulgrew, a native of Dubuque, Iowa, is an actress and author with an extensive career on stage and screen. From her start as Mary Ryan, the lead role on the popular soap opera "Ryan's Hope" to the groundbreaking first female starship captain on "Star Trek: Voyager" to her acclaimed performance as Galina "Red" Reznikov on Netflix's smash hit "Orange Is The New Black," Kate brings a formidable presence and deep passion to all her projects. Her 2016 book, "Born With Teeth," allowed her to add "New York Times bestselling author" to her resume.

Admission Info

Ticket for one person
$33.00 ($35.64 w/service fee)

This ticket admits one person and includes one copy of the new book

Ticket package for two
$43.00 ($46.14 w/service fee)

This ticket package admits two and includes one copy of the new book

Your ticket includes one copy of the book and admission for one person or two people (depending on your ticket type). You will receive your book when you arrive at the event.  They will not be available for pick up before that time.

Here's what you get with each ticket:
Admittance for one or two people (depending on your ticket type)
A copy of the new book handed to you when you arrive
A presentation with audience Q&A
The opportunity to meet the author and get a photograph
A signature in the new book
A personalization (your name) in one book

Here's what you shouldn't expect:
An autograph in a copy of "Truth Worth Telling" that you bought elsewhere

Seating is first come, first served. Please carefully note the event start time and plan to arrive before that time.  We cannot guarantee the length of time that any author will be with us.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you miss the event, in order to receive your book you will need to contact us within 30 days of the event.

Phone: 630.355.2665

Dates & Times

2019/05/22 - 2019/05/22

Location Info

Stevenson Hall on the campus of North Central College

131 S. Loomis St., Naperville, IL 60540