Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Lawrence Wright
“A born-again Christian, a pious Muslim, and an orthodox Jew go behind closed doors for 13 days and emerge with the only durable peace treaty in the Middle East.” This is the premise of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lawrence Wright’s latest book, "Thirteen Days in September," which details the Camp David negotiations among Jimmy Carter, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin. Wright’s work, from his history of al-Qaeda to his exposé of Scientology ("Going Clear"), explores our deepest convictions, and how we do – or don’t – manage to live with those who hold different beliefs. Hear about an unprecedented historical event from one of America’s finest nonfiction writers. Mark Bazer, host and founder of The Interview Show and co-host of My Chicago on WTTW, joins him for a conversation.
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