Tucson Festival of Books | Sebastian Junger

Sebastian Junger

Chris Anderson

Sebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of "Tribe," "War," "Freedom," "A Death in Belmont," "Fire" and "The Perfect Storm." He also co-directed the documentary, "Restrepo," which was nominated for an Academy Award. Junger has won a Peabody Award and a National Magazine Award for Reporting. "In My Time of Dying" is Junger's memoir about his near-death experience.

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Awards: nominated for academy award, Sundance grand jury price (doc) 2010, Peabody award, SAIS-Novartis Award.

Scheduled events:

Medical Mysteries

A normal afternoon leads to a near death experience. Unbearable family loss influences the search for a cancer cure. A neurosurgeon witnesses the inexplicable. What part does our brain play in these intriguing mysteries? Three experts weigh in with personal stories and scientific research. Presented by TMC Health President & CEO Jennifer Mendrzycki

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 560)

Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Rincon Room (following presentation)

Panelists: Allan Hamilton, M.D., Lawrence Ingrassia, Sebastian Junger
Moderator: Francisco Valencia

In My time of Dying

Bestselling author Sebastian Junger sits down with neuroscientist Mary-Frances O'Connor to discuss his scientific and philosophical journey after a near death experience that resulted in his most recent book.

Science City - Main Stage (Seats 195)

Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Science / Medicine / Technology
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Science City (following presentation)

Panelist: Sebastian Junger
Moderator: Mary-Frances O'Connor

Books:

In My Time of Dying

How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Simon and Schuster
May 2024
ISBN 9781668050835
176 pages

Freedom

History / Biography
Simon and Schuster
July 2023
ISBN 9781982153427
176 pages