Chasten Buttigieg: I Have Something to Tell You
Publicado 2023-05-11
Today, Chasten Buttigieg is readily known by his unusual last name as the husband of former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. But as a child, growing up in a rural, conservative Michigan town, he knew he was unusual for another reason: He was gay.
He kept that part of himself hidden for a long, painful time, but with the support of his loved ones, he eventually came out and learned the rewards of being true to himself. Finding acceptance and self-love can seem like a tremendous challenge, but it's never impossible. With honesty, courage and warmth, Chasten uses the young adult adaptation of his memoir to relay his experience about growing up in America and embracing his identity, while inspiring young people across the country to do the same.
Join us live and in-person in San Francisco as Chasten Buttigieg discusses his life and the issues raised in his book I Have Something to Tell You—For Young Adults.
Chasten Gleeman Buttigieg grew up in Traverse City, Michigan. He is a teacher and advocate, and lives with his husband Pete, their two children, and their two rescue dogs. This is his second book.
May 10, 2023
This program is made possible by support from Transclinique.
This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation.
Buttigieg photo by Carina Teoh
Speakers
Chasten Buttigieg
Author, I Have Something to Tell You—For Young Adults; Teacher; Advocate
Michelle Meow
Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KBCW TV and Podcast; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors—Co-host
John Zipperer
Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club of California—Co-host
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Todos los comentarios (7)
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Wow! Great interview with an awesome guy married to another awesome guy. I think they’ll do good things for this country & all of us.
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OMG, I cried through parts of this. Chasten is so spiritually evolved. I love that he has such a clear sense of his mission and that he embraces it with enthusiam. OMG. He and Pete are so AMAZING. Bodhissatvas!
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Yet another reason not to go to Starbucks Or at lkeast when I go in I will get information on where the decaf dispenser is and mention Pete B's old hubby told me that they rip people off who are not friendly enough fror them
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If parents in politicians were sincerely concerned about the health in the well-being of their children they would do something about guns rather than books. Windows, the last time a book killed a room full of kids?
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Huh?
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As a long time Democrat and Berkeley liberal, I would rather see Trump in office rather than do nothing Buttigieg be elevated within the Democrat party and/or be nominated for President.
