Chasten Buttigieg to discuss new memoir Oct. 6
Chasten Buttigieg, author of the New York Times instant bestseller, “I Have Something to Tell You,” will bring a discussion of his memoir and personal journey to the Lewes community at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, in a free online program from the Lewes Public Library, CAMP Rehoboth and Browseabout Books with promotional support from Delmarva Public Media.
Husband of former South Bend mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, Chasten Glezman Buttigieg has recently emerged on the national stage with his joyful, witty social media posts and behind-the-scenes look at life on the campaign trail. His new book is a moving, hopeful and candid memoir about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town, his relationship with Pete, and his hope for America’s future. With honesty, courage and warmth, he relays his experience overcoming heartbreaking obstacles on the path to embracing his true self – and inspires others to do the same.
The live, Zoom-based discussion is free to the public. Registration is required at the Lewes Public Library website; to register, go to lewes.lib.de.us. Participants are also encouraged to support the author by purchasing a copy of the book from local independent bookstore Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach. Each copy purchased comes with an archival bookplate signed by the author. Orders may be placed in person or by calling the store at 302-226-2665.
Chasten Glezman Buttigieg worked as a middle school drama and humanities teacher before joining his husband Pete on the 2020 presidential campaign trail. He has built a name of his own as an advocate for teachers, inclusion and the arts. He was born and raised in Traverse City, Mich., and received his bachelor’s degree in theater and global studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and his master’s degree in education from DePaul University. Chasten currently lives in South Bend, Ind., with Peter and their two rescue dogs. He will be in conversation with Fay Jacobs, an accomplished author with a 35-year career in journalism, public relations and theater. Jacobs lives in Rehoboth Beach with her wife Bonnie and miniature schnauzer Windsor.
