Following on the heels of his famous/infamous 2012 commencement speech to graduating high school seniors, author David McCullough Jr. penned the book “You Are Not Special … And Other Encouragements,” a witty love letter to students and parents about the preoccupation to excel and be special. He will detail the particulars this Friday.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday

WHERE: Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square

HOW MUCH: Free

INFO: weyand@portland.lib.me.us; 871-1700, ext. 723


Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.

Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.