About the Author
John Martin of ABC News says "Gerald Posner is one of the most resourceful investigators I have encountered in thirty years of journalism." Garry Wills calls Posner "a superb investigative reporter. "Posner, a former Wall Street lawyer, demolishes myths through a meticulous re-examination of the facts," reported the Chicago Tribune. "Meticulous research," Newsday.
Posner was one of the youngest attorneys (23) ever hired by Cravath, Swaine & Moore. A Political Science major, Posner was a Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of California at Berkeley (1975), where he was also a national debating champion, winner of the Meiklejohn Award. At Hastings Law School (1978), he was an Honors Graduate and served as the Associate Executive Editor for the Law Review. Of Counsel to Posner & Ferrara, the New York law firm he cofounded, he is a member of the NY and DC bars as well as the International Criminal Court.
In the past, he was a regular panelist on HistoryCENTER, the History Channel’s Sunday current events program. He has been a freelance writer for many news magazines, and a regular contributor to NBC, the History Channel, CNN, FOX News, CBS, and MSNBC. In 2009 he was the Chief Investigative Reporter for The Daily Beast. A former member of the National Advisory Board of the National Writers Union, Posner is a member of the Authors Guild, PEN, The Committee to Protect Journalists, and Phi Beta Kappa. He is represented by BrightSight Group for lectures about investigative journalism and his books. His wife, author, Trisha Posner, works with him on all his projects.
The visit of Pope Francis created enormous excitement and awe nationwide. Throughout his US travels, the Pope fascinated people by his benevolent actions and drew all eyes, once again, to the power of the Vatican itself.
One of the top commentators on this historic occasion was Gerald Posner, author of God’s Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican. For the first time in Dallas, Gerald will draw back the curtain on the legendary secrecy of the Holy See and give you a glimpse of the real-life tales of murder, power and intrigue that, for centuries, have transfixed the world.
The occasion is the “Authors at The Adolphus” luncheon on November 3. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in The French Room – a setting worthy of the Vatican itself – you will hear the inside story of his New York Times Bestseller and his insight into the present Pope and his place in history.
With the anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination on many minds, Gerald will also share his perspective and the latest research on a topic that earned him acclaim and another bestseller: Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK.
During the event, you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions, share your impressions and visit with other book lovers and history buffs. Gerald will also sign copies of his book – a perfect gift for anyone on your Christmas list. (If you have copies of his other books, he will be happy to sign those as well.)
This extraordinary tale – filled with enough drama for several miniseries – is sure to be a highlight of your fall. We hope you can join us!
$80.00 per person inclusive of taxes, gratuity and parking.
Cancellations made prior to October 28, 2015 are eligible for a full refund.