Join us for an exclusive lunch with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dedman, co-author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller "Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune." As an heiress to the copper fortune of W.A. Clark in the late 1920s, Huguette Clark was born into a family of immense wealth but hid herself from the outside world, making interesting choices with her inheritance. During this author talk, Bill will take you behind the curtain with rare photos and audio, sharing the Clark family story that spans three generations. At its core, "Empty Mansions" digs into themes of wealth, family dynamics and what it means to leave a legacy. Huguette’s story may be extreme, but it raises a question for all: What is at risk when we don’t plan for the future of our generosity? When? Thursday, March 5 12 to 1:30 p.m. Where? Loose Mansion 101 E Armour Blvd Kansas City, Missouri Free parking available. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of “Empty Mansions.” This exclusive opportunity is only open to Community Foundation donors. We will notify you when your registration is confirmed. Questions? Contact Sarah Navran at events@growyourgiving.org or 816.842.9126.
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About Empty Mansions: "Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune" is a captivating nonfiction biography about the heiress to the copper fortune of former senator William A. Clark. After her extravagant upbringing and the passing of her father, Huguette chose an unusually reclusive lifestyle despite immense wealth. During Huguette’s adulthood and at the time of her death, she quietly gave away large sums of money in gifts and donations, raising questions about her estate planning, control and influence. Co-authored by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Bill Dedman and Huguette’s cousin Paul Clark Newell Jr., "Empty Mansions" carefully draws from interviews with Huguette, her personal papers and testimonies from her inner circle. "Empty Mansions" debuted at the top of The New York Times Best Seller list, and HBO is developing a TV series based on the book. Photo Credit: Ballantine Books
About Bill Dedman: Bill Dedman introduced the public to heiress Huguette Clark and her empty mansions through his compelling series of narratives for NBC in 2010, which became the most popular feature in the history of its news website, topping 110 million page views. Bill received the 1989 Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting while writing for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After eight years at NBC News, Bill moved to Newsday, the newspaper and news website on Long Island, New York. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. Bill got his start in journalism at 16 at The Chattanooga Times.
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