Join Anand Giridharadas as he explores his new book, Man in the Mirror, the story of a tragic encounter in a New York subway car in 2023 between a homeless man once known for being a Michael Jackson impersonator and an ex-Marine new to New York City. The bestselling journalist and political analyst will share the riveting story of this deadly encounter and its aftermath, revealing through painstaking, on-the-ground reporting the depth of the rage, violence, and division that have defined 2020s America.

A book signing will follow this program.

This program is presented in partnership with the Northwestern University Buffett Institute for Global Affairs.

• We are pleased to partner with the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the country’s first not-for-profit bookstore.
• Pre-order Man in the Mirror through the Chicago Humanities box office and save up to 20% while supporting local, independent bookselling. Add books to your cart when adding tickets. Your PDF ticket will contain a book voucher, which you show to the bookseller on-site to pick up your book(s).
• Please visit our FAQ for more information.