I came across this today and thought some of the rest of you might be interested, too (I signed up). You don't have to be a member to attend - register at
www.commonwealthclub.org if you are interested. Let me know if you'll be there - might be fun to have a Bay Area HSBBWeb 'Get Down'.
MICHAEL LEWIS | THURSDAY MAY 12
Author, Moneyball and Coach: Lessons on Baseball and Life
In conversation with ROY EISENHARDT
There was a turning point in Lewis' life, in a baseball game when he was 14 years old. With the game on the line, his terrifying and irascible coach Fitz placed the ball in his hand and conveyed such confidence in Lewis' ability that the boy had no choice but to live up to it. Now a bestselling author to whom Tom Wolfe has attributed "a rich sense of humor, and talent to burn," Lewis will speak about his high school coach, baseball and the greater game of life. Lewis' most recent book is Coach: Lessons on the Game of Life. He also writes for The New York Times Magazine, Slate, the Los Angeles Times and Sports Illustrated.
5:30 p.m., Wine and cheese reception | 6:00 p.m., Program | 7:00 p.m., Book signing | Club Office, 595 Market St, 2nd floor, San Francisco | $12 for Members, $18 for Non-members | Directions to the Club. Co-sponsored by Stacey's Bookstore.
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'Progress always involves risk. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.'
