An Afternoon with Francis Weller and Anderson Cooper
Conversations at the Edge: Tending the Soul in Uncertain Times
~Co-presented with North Atlantic Books and Point Reyes Books~
Register here for virtual seats only (in-person seats have been filled)
Join us along the wild coast of California, for an afternoon of dialogue, community, and ritual with author and soul activist, Francis Weller, and host of the All There Is podcast and CNN anchor, Anderson Cooper. Commonweal has been a site of healing and cultural renewal for fifty years.*
The day will include a conversation between Francis and Anderson, a time for questions, a simple communal grief ritual, and closing thoughts. Together we will explore the central work of grief, loss, and community in tenuous times.
*This is the traditional land of the Coast Miwok people
Saturday, September 27
1:00 pm PDT - 5:00 pm PDT
$30 (Fundraiser for Commonweal Cancer Help Program)
Virtual event only
Anderson Cooper
Anderson is a journalist working for CNN and CBS’ 60 Minutes. He also writes, produces, and hosts a podcast “All There Is,” a deeply personal exploration of loss and grief, which will soon be starting its fourth season.
Francis Weller
Francis is a writer and soul activist who has worked as a psychotherapist for 40 years. He’s the author of many books and projects including the beloved grief text, The Wild Edge of Sorrow. Francis is currently on staff at Commonweal Cancer Help Program. His most recent collection, In the Absence of the Ordinary, was released in August.
