Join the LBJ Presidential Library n April 11 for an evening with former Rep. Will Hurd, who will talk about his new book, American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done, a political playbook rooted in "the timeless ideals of bipartisanship, inclusivity, and democratic values." JR DeShazo, dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs, will moderate the discussion.
About Will Hurd
Will Hurd is a former member of Congress, cybersecurity executive and undercover officer in the CIA. For two decades he's been involved in the most pressing national security issues challenging the country, whether it was overseas in dangerous places, boardrooms of international businesses, or the halls of Congress. Hurd is a native of San Antonio and graduate of Texas A&M University. He is a trustee of the German Marshall Fund, board member of OpenAI and managing director at Allen & Company.
A child of interracial parents in South Texas, Hurd survived the back alleys of dangerous places as a CIA officer. He carried that experience into three terms in Congress, where he was, for a time, the House's only Black Republican, representing a 71% Latino swing district in Texas that runs along 820 miles of U.S.-Mexico border. As a cyber security executive, Hurd has worked with entrepreneurs on the cutting edge of technology to anticipate the shockwaves of the future. In March 2017, Hurd and his fellow Rep. Beto O'Rourke made headlines when they livestreamed their cross-country drive to Washington, DC.
In American Reboot, Hurd takes on five seismic problems facing a country in crisis: the Republican Party's failure to present a principled vision for the future; the lack of honest leadership in Washington, DC; income inequality that threatens the livelihood of millions of Americans; U.S. economic and military dominance that is no longer guaranteed; and& technological change that will make the last 30 years of advancements seem trivial compared to the next 30.
The Store at LBJ will be selling copies of American Reboot (Simon and Schuster, on sale March 29) onsite in the Atrium on the 10th floor of the LBJ Library. Hurd will be signing copies in-person from 5:45-6:15 p.m. You may pre-order your copy on the store's website; copies will be shipped after the event unless otherwise requested.
Health protocol
Masks are strongly encouraged and will be available onsite. Please stay home if you are sick or experiencing signs of COVID-19.
Please note: our COVID protocols may change as local health conditions warrant.
Location and Parking
The LBJ Library is located at 2313 Red River St. Free parking will be available in the LBJ Library visitors' lot (#38), and lots #37 and #39 after 5 p.m. Overflow parking will be in Manor Garage on a self-pay, space available basis.
Please note that Red River Street is closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Clyde Littlefield Drive. Red River Street is open and accessible from E. Dean Keeton Street; please plan your route accordingly.
Check in for this event will begin at 5:30. Book signing is from 5:45-6:15.