The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) welcomes Keith Burton to the store on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm for a discussion of his new memoir, Shadows of Sobriety: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing a Family Legacy. This inspiring memoir explores the lifelong effects of growing up in a dysfunctional family, while providing hope that no matter the circumstances, healing is always possible. Mr. Burton will be in-conversation with his colleague, Roni Moore.

Keith Burton is an award-winning public relations leader, journalist, and co-producer of the acclaimed documentary Dax’s Case, which explores ethical dilemmas and patient autonomy in the right-to-die debate. As founder of Grayson Emmett Partners, a Chicago-based leadership consultancy, Keith has spent more than four decades advising Fortune 500 companies and leading major public relations agencies around the world. A frequent lecturer on leadership and communications, Keith serves on the Public Relations Advisory Board at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and is a past chair of The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations.

Keith’s new memoir, Shadows of Sobriety: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing a Family Legacy, explores his family’s struggles with alcoholism and the lifelong pursuit of resilience, faith, and redemption. Deeply committed to mentoring the next generation and supporting those in recovery, Keith shares both a professional and deeply personal perspective on healing, leadership, and legacy.