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Live Interview and Book Club Presentation with Emmy Award-Winning Author Yvette Manessis Corporon
We are excited to announce and invite you to our upcoming Greek Elder Care Network™ Book Club event in collaboration with the Hellenic American Project (HAP) and the Greek American Writers Guild. The event will feature internationally bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning producer Yvette Manessis Corporon!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16th, for a one-of-a-kind evening at the THESPIS Theater in Astoria, where Yvette will present her latest novel, Daughter of Ruins.
Yvette Manessis Corporon, a first-generation Greek American, draws deeply from her family's roots in her writing. Her connection to Greece adds a rich authenticity to her work. Daughter of Ruins takes readers on a journey through time, weaving together the lives of a contemporary Greek American woman and her ancestors on the island of Corfu. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, family, turmoil, and resilience. It is a deeply moving story that follows three women struggling to control their destinies, fighting to become the women they were meant to be.
The event will kick off with a book signing at 5:00 PM, followed by a live interview at 5:30 PM, where Dr. Nicholas Alexiou, founder of the Hellenic-American Project (HAP) and Professor of Sociology at Queens College, will interview Yvette in front of a live audience. This interview is part of Professor Alexiou's ongoing research, documenting the Greek American experience preserving Greek American history. Yvette will share her inspiring journey as a journalist, an Emmy-winning producer, and an accomplished author, making this a must-attend event!
📚 Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Time: 5:00 PM – Book Signing | 6:00 PM – Live Interview
Location: THESPIS Theater, 25-02 Newtown Ave, Astoria, NY 11102
Special Note: Books will be available for purchase at the event, or you can purchase the books in advance at https://greekeldercarenetwork.com/book-club-review.../
🎟️ Limited FREE Tickets for LIVE Audience Taping!RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling/texting 929-289-6222.
