Author of "The Blindside," Michael Lewis to speak at Commonwealth Club September 29, 2006

MICHAEL LEWIS | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29
Author, The Blindside and Moneyball

In conversation with ROY EISENHARDT, Former President, Oakland A's; Chair, Commonwealth Club Book Awards Jury

HOW VALUE IS DETERMINED BY THE RULES OF THE GAME

Hear the astounding success story of a football superstar. Sports chronicler Lewis shares the story of a young man – one of 13 children by a mother addicted to crack – who became one of the highest paid athletes in the NFL on a path marked by crime, poverty, benevolence, religion and sports. Lewis will also speak on November 1 in Silicon Valley. Check back for more information.

11:30 a.m., Check-in | 12:00 p.m., Program | 1:00 p.m., Book signing | Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco | $8 for Members, $15 for Non-Members

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