Clifton Reive Whitley Jr. to Sign Copies of His Book at the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest

Clifton Reive Whitley Jr. will sign copies of his memoir, “The Birth of a Radical”, on September 9, 2023 from 10:30am to 11:30am at the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest. The book signing event is made possible by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet.

The Printers Row Lit Fest 2023 will occur on September 9-10, 2023, at the Printers Row Park in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. This annual book fair and literary event is a dynamic celebration of literature featuring author forums, poetry readings, exhibits, and other programs. Now in its 38th year, the Printers Row Lit Fest is the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest, drawing more than 100,000 visitors.

“The Birth of a Radical” traces the author’s development from early childhood through a long chain of experiences ranging from a semi-handicapped child to a combat hero with triple Bronze Stars. It is a moving memoir that transports its readers through American history. The book details the author’s experiences from being a disenfranchised war veteran to a vice-chairperson of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.

Amidst America’s renewed focus on social and racial inequalities, the tale of a man who defied the limitations imposed by longstanding societal norms can inspire readers today. Clifton Reive Whitley Jr. is a triple Bronze Star combat veteran, a former advisor to the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Mississippi, and a founding member of a catfish farming cooperative. He is born into a farming family as one of ten children. His book is an excellent source of inspiration for younger readers.

Order a copy of “The Birth of a Radical” by Clifton Reive Whitley Jr., available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Take advantage of Mr. Whitley Jr.’s book signing at the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, organized by ReadersMagnet, on September 9, 2023 from 10:30am to 11:30am.

Author
Clifton Reive Whitley Jr. was born on April 13, 1933. He is 90 years old., and a former soldier. Clifton is a father of three - one girl and two boys-all married. He started writing in 2007 and decided to publish his first book in August 2018.

A little more than fifty years ago, he read a book and several articles by J. Robert Oppenheimer in which he raised the question: “What kind of a world would you like to live in?” From the time of that reading, well into the future, he asked himself that same question. That question is a live one for him even to this very day.

“The Birth of a Radical”
Author | Clifton Reive Whitley Jr.
Genre | Memoir
Publisher | Page Publishing, Inc.
Published date | August 8, 2018

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