A Conversation with Anderson Cooper + Dax Shepard 

Anderson Cooper and Dax Shepard come together in a candid conversation about the many forms of grief and the unexpected ways it shapes a life. Drawing on Cooper’s recent work exploring loss and meaning and Shepard’s openness about vulnerability and family, the two reflect on how we process grief publicly and privately, how we carry it forward, and how telling our stories can offer connection and healing. Their exchange balances humor and humanity while offering a resonant, compassionate look at one of life’s most universal experiences.

 The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.