The Age of Grievance: A Conversation with Frank Bruni

The Parent Venture

We are delighted to welcome Frank Bruni,  bestselling author, long-time  writer for the New York Times, and current Duke professor.

Renowned author, long-time NY Times writer, and current Duke professor <a href="https://frankbruni.com/" title="https://frankbruni.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Frank Bruni </a>has shared his wisdom with The Parent Venture twice in the past, discussing his supremely sensible book <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/frank-bruni/where-you-go-is-not-who-youll-be/9781455532698/?lens=grand-central-publishing" title="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/frank-bruni/where-you-go-is-not-who-youll-be/9781455532698/?lens=grand-central-publishing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be</a> (still a must-read for families thinking about college admission), and subsequently addressing ways young people can make the most of the college experience.We are thrilled to announce that <a href="https://frankbruni.com/" title="https://frankbruni.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Frank Bruni </a>will join us again, this time to discuss some of the most relevant concepts from his 2024 book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Age-of-Grievance/Frank-Bruni/9781668016435" title="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Age-of-Grievance/Frank-Bruni/9781668016435" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Age of Grievance</a>. The book offers a powerful look at the historical and current impacts, both harmful and positive, of grievance in America, including the culture of blame, a zero-sum mentality, and a general life-isn’t-fair attitude.His September 18 conversation with <a href="https://machronicle.com/kleeman-kids/" title="https://machronicle.com/kleeman-kids/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alice Kleeman</a> (Menlo-Atherton’s retired college advisor, still active in the field) will zero in on grievance in the context of topics that are top of mind for parents, including teen behavior, family dynamics, and college admission. Join us for more of <a href="https://frankbruni.com/" title="https://frankbruni.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Frank Bruni’s </a>always incisive and engaging thoughts about the role of grievance in our lives today.Parents/caregivers, students, educators, health professionals, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.NOTE: Zoom link included in your Eventbrite Registration Confirmation under "Additional Information."This presentation is sponsored by <a href="https://www.maptabears.com/" title="https://www.maptabears.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Menlo-Atherton High School PTA</a>, <a href="http://seq.org/" title="http://seq.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sequoia Union High School District</a>, <a href="https://seqhd.org/" title="https://seqhd.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sequoia Healthcare District</a>, <a href="https://www.peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org/" title="https://www.peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peninsula Health Care District</a>, and <a href="https://www.parentventure.org/" title="https://www.parentventure.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Parent Venture</a>.Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, <a href="https://www.parentventure.org/" title="https://www.parentventure.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Parent Venture</a> (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org.