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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with New York Times Bestselling Author Candice Millard ’89
DESCRIPTION:Meet the master storyteller bringing history to Netflix.\nJoin Candice Millard ’89\, New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most acclaimed narrative historians\, for an unforgettable afternoon exploring the true story behind Netflix’s historical drama Death by Lightning—based on her award-winning book Destiny of the Republic. \nSunday\, February 223:00 – 4:30 p.m.Rice Auditorium\, Baker University – Get Directions \nReserve Your Seat Today \nWatch the livestream\n \nFrom Bestseller to Netflix Series\nCandice Millard’s Destiny of the Republic—a riveting account of President James A. Garfield’s rise\, assassination\, and the shocking medical failures that followed—has captivated readers for over a decade. Now\, its story is reaching a global audience as the inspiration for Netflix’s highly anticipated series Death by Lightning. \nAt this special event\, Millard will take audiences behind the book and beyond the screen\, revealing: \n\nThe real historical drama that inspired Death by Lightning\nHow she uncovers forgotten stories and brings historical figures vividly to life\nWhat it means to see her work adapted for television\n\nThis is a rare chance to hear directly from the author at the center of one of today’s most exciting history-to-screen adaptations. \n\nWhat You’ll Experience\n\nA featured talk on President James A. Garfield and the story behind Destiny of the Republic\nAn on-stage interview exploring Millard’s research\, writing process\, and career\nDiscussion of Death by Lightning and adapting history for modern audiences\nAudience Q&A\nA post-event opportunity to meet the author and take photos\n\nWhether you love history\, books\, or prestige television\, this event brings it all together. \nReserve Your Seat Today \n\nAbout the Author – Candice Millard ’89\nNew York Times Bestselling Author\nCandice Millard is a nationally recognized historian and author of four New York Times bestselling books. Her work is celebrated for combining meticulous research with page-turning storytelling\, earning comparisons to The Devil in the White City and The Professor and the Madman. \nHer books include: \n\n\n\nRiver of the Gods (2022)\nGenius\, Courage\, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile\nA sweeping tale of obsession\, rivalry\, and exploration that reexamines the search for the Nile’s headwaters and the crucial role of Sidi Mubarak Bombay.\nHero of the Empire\nThe Boer War\, a Daring Escape\, and the Making of Winston Churchill\nAn Indie Next Pick\, a New York Times Top Ten Critics’ Pick\, and Amazon’s #1 History Book of 2016.\nDestiny of the Republic\nA Tale of Madness\, Medicine\, and the Murder of a President\nWinner of the Edgar Award\, PEN Center USA Award for Research Nonfiction\, and multiple national honors. The inspiration for Netflix’s Death by Lightning.\nThe River of Doubt\nTheodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey\nA landmark work of narrative history chronicling Roosevelt’s perilous Amazon expedition.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMillard is the recipient of the 2017 BIO Award\, and her writing has appeared in The New York Times Book Review\, The Washington Post\, The Guardian\, National Geographic\, and Time. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and three children. \nA Nationally Celebrated Voice\nCandice Millard has spoken at some of the nation’s most prestigious venues\, including: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Library of Congress National Book Festival Gala\nThe James A. Garfield National Historic Site\, the first presidential library\nMajor literary festivals and universities across the country\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHer work continues to shape how Americans understand history—both on the page and on screen. \n\nEvent Schedule\nAt this special event\, Millard will take audiences behind the book and beyond the screen\, revealing: \n\n3:00 p.m. Welcome\nFeatured Talk: The true story behind Destiny of the Republic\nInterview: Writing history\, research\, and Netflix’s Death by Lightning\nAudience Q&A\n4:30 p.m. Event concludes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Accessibility\nRice Auditorium \nBaker University\n404 Eighth St\, Baldwin City\, KS 66006 \nParking available.Accessibility accommodations available upon request. \n \nDon’t Miss This Event\nFrom bestselling books to Netflix dramaOne of America’s greatest narrative historiansA rare opportunity to hear directly from the author \nSeats are limited. \nReserve Your Seat Today
URL:https://alumni.bakeru.edu/event/an-afternoon-with-candice-millard/
LOCATION:Rice Auditorium\, 404 Eighth Street\, Baldwin City\, KS\, 66006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Campus Events,Main Calendar
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