A groundbreaking, revelatory assessment of America’s broken two-party system.

A Cappella Books and the Atlanta Press Club proudly present an evening with Karine Jean-Pierre to celebrate the launch of her highly-anticipated new book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.” Jean-Pierre will appear in conversation with Pamela Kirkland, host of Georgia Public Broadcasting's "Morning Edition."

Join us at the Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End for this special event.

Tickets for this event are available at two tiers:
$33 — Includes admission for one and a signed copy of “Independent.”
$10 — Admission only; this ticket includes a $10 credit toward the purchase of the book at the event.

Please note: Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your $32 bundled ticket still entitles you to a signed copy of the book (if applicable), which we will hold for one month following the event date. You may pick it up in-store or contact us to arrange shipping.

*Admission is free for Atlanta Press Club members (book not included).

About the Book

In a country obsessed with blind loyalty to a two-party democratic system, Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary to the Biden-Harris administration, shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as Independents.

Jean-Pierre didn’t come to her decision to be an Independent lightly. She has served two American presidents, Obama and Biden. In 2020, she joined Biden’s campaign as a senior adviser, becoming Harris’s chief of staff and then two years later, White House press secretary. She takes us through the three weeks that led to Biden’s abandonment of his bid for a second term and the betrayal by the Democratic Party that led to his decision.

In an urgent, timely analysis, "Independent" asks all Americans to vote their values and maintain their individuality within party lines. She presents clear arguments and provocative evidence from her time as an insider about the importance of dismantling the torrent of disinformation and misinformation that has been rampant during recent elections and provides passionate insight for ways to move forward.

In a hard-hitting-yet-hopeful critique, Jean-Pierre defines what it means to be part of the growing percentage of our fractured electorate that is Independent, explains why it can be worthwhile to carve oneself a political ideology true to personal beliefs rather than a party affiliation, and provides the questions you need to ask yourself to determine where you fit politically. As a history maker, veteran public servant, political analyst, and independent thinker, she urges Americans to think outside of the blue-and-red box as we consider what’s next to save our democracy.

About the Author

Karine Jean-Pierre was the White House press secretary and senior advisor to former President Joe Biden. She has worked in senior communications and political offices in both the Biden and Obama Administrations. Prior to her time in the White House, Jean-Pierre was the chief public affairs officer for MoveOn.org. She is a graduate of Columbia University.

About the Conversation Partner

Pamela Kirkland is an award-winning journalist based in Atlanta. She currently serves as the host of "Morning Edition" at Georgia Public Broadcasting. As a field producer for CNN, she’s covered breaking news events around the country ranging from hurricanes to elections. Prior to that, Pamela worked for "The PBS NewsHour," reporting on stories looking at the opioid crisis, immigration, education and more. She joined the "NewsHour" in 2015 from the Washington Post, where she was part of the video team that produced the Emmy-nominated “N-word Project.” She’s traveled the country covering four presidential campaigns, Congress, and the White House. She graduated with a degree in Political Science and Communication from the University of Pittsburgh.