Press & Events
Press
Review of More To Life Than More, Kirkus Reviews, September 7, 2021
“More To Life Than More: An articulate, unflinchingly honest, and touching account brimming with joy, heartbreak, and love.”
Had Pesky chosen to write a book simply detailing his life and many accomplishments, it likely would have been intriguing. But what he has produced is deeper and more emotionally riveting, as the author peels back and examines the layers of his often difficult relationship with his eldest son, Lee.
Video of Book Launch Event and Talk, The Community Library, September 14, 2021
More to Life Than More. A conversation with Alan Pesky and Claudia Aulum, recorded live in Ketchum, Idaho.
Community Library, Best Reads of 2021. Under memoirs: More To Life Than More
Sun Valley Writers’ Conference, July 16 - 18, 2022
More To Life Than More featured on the SVWC Reading List & in a breakout session.
Book Excerpt, published by KevinMD, September 12, 2021
Article, Idaho Mountain Express, September 8, 2021
“In new memoir, Alan Pesky finds fulfillment: ‘More to Life than More’ examines loss, misunderstanding and growth,” by Joey Thyne.
Book Review, Idaho Press, August 20, 2021
“There’s ‘More to Life Than More.’” by Margaret Carmel.
[Alan Pesky’s memoir] soars with emotion, hard lessons, and zippy writing. It’s a compelling story of learning from our most difficult loved ones and healing from loss with a dedication to public service that anyone would enjoy …
Article, Eye on Sun Valley, September 13, 2021
“You have to love the child you have,” by Karen Bossick.
Upcoming Events
Sun Valley Wellness Festival, June 10-13, 2021:
Alan and Claudia will be speaking at the Argyros Center for the Performing Arts, Ketchum, ID, on June 12 at 2 pm. Together with family counselor Bob Werth, they’ll discuss themes from More To Life Than More that relate to wellbeing. Here is the information about in-person and online passes to the Wellness Festival. Or you can purchase a single event ticket to our talk here.
Osher Institutes of Lifelong Learning:
Alan and Claudia will be Osher Institute speakers at the following universities (via Zoom):
William and Mary, February 3, 2022
Carnegie Mellon University, February 4, 2022
University of Richmond, February 17, 2022
University of Oklahoma, February 25, 2022
University of Minnesota, March 25
Dartmouth College, June 16
Boise State University, date and details TBD