Please join us on Thursday, September 14 at 5:30pm for a discussion with award-winning investigative journalist Meg Kissinger about her new book, “While You Were Out: An Intimate Portrait of Mental Illness In An Era of Secrecy.” With Sheila Coronel, Director of the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at the Columbia Journalism School, the conversation will explore the techniques, challenges and rewards of investigating the challenging topics of mental illness and suicide, and turning ones investigative chops on oneself and those held dearest. The event is open to Columbia Journalism School students and the public, and will also be livestreamed on Zoom.

Reception: 5:30pm | Conversation: 6:00-7:00pm | Book signing: 7:00-7:30pm

Books will be available for purchase on site. You can also purchase a copy in advance here.

Register here.

P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Meg Kissinger for a discussion of her newest memoir, While You Were Out​​​​​​​, along with an audience Q&A and book signing. From award-winning journalist Meg Kissinger, While You Were Out is a searing memoir of a family besieged by mental illness, as well as an incisive exploration of the systems that failed them and a testament to the love that sustained them.

Meg will be joined in conversation by Robert Kolker, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road. After the talk, Meg will sign copies of her books.

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While You Were Out: An Evening with Meg Kissinger (Co-sponsored by Wilmette Public Library)

We are looking forward to hosting award-winning journalist (and Wilmette native) Meg Kissinger at the store for a discussion featuring her new book, While You Were Out, a searing memoir of a family besieged by mental illness, as well as an incisive exploration of the systems that failed them and a testament to the love that sustained them. Powerful, candid and filled with surprising humor, this is the story of one family’s love and resilience in face of great loss. This event is co-sponsored by the Wilmette Public Library and is free with registration.

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Meg Kissinger, author of While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence

In conversation with Jacki Lyden, at the Loos Room of Milwaukee Public Library’s Centennial Hall, 733 N Eighth St.

Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 pm

Milwaukee journalist and Pulitzer finalist Meg Kissinger appears at Milwaukee Public Library’s Centennial Hall Loos Room for the launch of her searing new memoir, While You Were Out, which tells the story of a family besieged by mental illness and offers an incisive exploration of the systems that failed them and a testament to the love that sustained them. In conversation with NPR journalist Jacki Lyden, author of the memoir Daughter of the Queen of Sheba.

Register here. Be sure to order your copy of While You Were Out now.