After more than six years with our country hog-tied by George W. Bush and his Texas neo-con cronies, it is not hard to feel a nostalgic pull to the nineties. We may not be longing for rap-rock, JNCO jeans or Pauly Shore, but the roaring nineties and their dot-com excess did have some bright spots.

Like a good president. (Though even Warren G. Harding looks pretty good right now.)

If you are looking for a "retro experience" and that "way-back-when" kind of feeling, head out to BookPeople bright and early on the morning of Friday, Sept. 14th. A smiling Bill Clinton will be on hand to receive your fawning, doe-eyed appreciation and sign copies of his new book, Giving, starting at 11AM.
The catch: You will need to purchase a book voucher ahead of time.

BookPeople will start selling vouchers for Giving on September 1. The voucher guarantees you a copy of the book and a spot in the signing line.

To coincide with the release of the book, readers are being asked to share their personal stories of giving both at this event and at this "special" Web site.

In Giving , Bill reminds the public that Hillary is not the only Clinton in politics focuses on what former presidents do best: philanthropy and advocacy. His book highlights the work of a number of extraordinary people and organizations. He argues that giving time, skills, objects, and ideas can be just as important as throwing money at a problem.

Former presidents come with some baggage (and a gaggle of Secret Service agents), so BookPeople has had to post some rules regarding the signing. Check 'em out here.

President William Jefferson Clinton Book Signing
Friday, Sept. 14th
BookPeople
Vouchers On Sale Sept. 1st

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