Book Talk/Presentation—"'No Breaking Point': The Legacy of Ara"
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:00–6:00 PM
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- DescriptionSponsor: Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism
This capstone event features Notre Dame Press author and authorized biographer Mark O. Hubbard as he explores the life and character of Head Football Coach Ara Parseghian, sharing insights from Ara’s personal files and stories from his family.
This event is part of the Notre Dame Press Book Festival and Dirty Book Sale. The festival and all its events are free and open to the public. - Websitehttps://events.nd.edu/events/2024/11/13/no-breaking-point-the-legacy-of-ara/
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