Behind the Story: Katie Bo Lillis on Death of a Racehorse

Reception, Moderated Discussion & Book Signing

We are thrilled to host an evening with Katie Bo Lillis to discuss her new book, Death of a Racehorse: An American Story. Do not let the book’s title deceive you, Lillis calls this book her “love song to horseracing.”

Death of a Racehorse is a cutting, on-the-ground investigation into the morally ambiguous behavior at the industry’s glamorous center, raising nuanced questions about the relationship between animal and human—and offering a hopeful path forward for one of America’s oldest and most treasured sports.

Katie Bo Lillis is a CNN senior reporter covering intelligence and national security. Prior to her role at CNN, she worked for Atlantic Media, traveling the Middle East, covering America’s wars. Raised in the saddle in rural Virginia, her first love was thoroughbred horse racing. She lives on a farmette with a small barn in northern Virginia with her husband and son.

To ensure everyone can purchase Lillis' book, Death of Racehorse: An American Story, tickets for this event are available for purchase with or without the book. Signed books make a personalized holiday gift, so don't miss out! We will have additional books for sale at the program.

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