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Author Pete Davis Discusses His New Book: Dedicated

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Author Event

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Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
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Falls Church City local, Pete Davis, will join us to discuss his new book, DEDICATED: THE CASE FOR COMMITMENT IN AN AGE IN INFINITE BROWSING.

Weaving together examples from history, personal stories, and the stories of several Falls Church leaders, Pete's candid and humble words offer a meaningful answer to our modern frustrations and a practical path to joy.

Read a review in The New York Times from May 11, 2021

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pete Davis is a civic advocate from Falls Church, Virginia. He works on projects aimed at deepening American democracy and solidarity. Pete is the cofounder of the Democracy Policy Network, a state policy organization focused on raising up ideas that deepen democracy. In 2015, he cofounded Getaway, a company that provides simple, unplugged escapes to tiny cabins outside of major cities. His Harvard Law School graduation speech, “A Counterculture of Commitment,” has been viewed more than 30 million times. https://petedavis.org/