Getting the Signed Book – Freedom by Jonathan Franzen (Video Blog ep 023)

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Hear the amazing, 100% true(ish) story of how I got my copy of Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom signed by the author during an author reading in Kansas City on September 22, 2010. You’ll hear the first-hand account of my bravery in the face of an elderly security guard, the strength of punches needed to take babies down, and why I’m glad Franzen is an author rather than a professional investment broker.

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Posted on August 12, 2012 by Caleb J. Ross in Video

About Caleb J. Ross

began writing his sophomore year of undergrad study when, tired of the formal art education then being taught, he abandoned the pursuit in the middle of a compositional drawing class. Major-less and fearful of losing his financial aid, he signed up to seek a degree in English Literature for no other reason than his lengthy history with the language. Coincidentally, this decision not only introduced him to writing but to reading as well. Prior this transition he had read three books. One of which he understood.

One Response to Getting the Signed Book – Freedom by Jonathan Franzen (Video Blog ep 023)

  1. Gordon August 12, 2012

    I was there. This account is 100% accurate, though I’m kinda bad at math. But I do recall Mr. Franzen saying a lot of words and Caleb’s inner monologue being exactly as described.

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