MJCCA Book Fest – Adam Kinzinger, Renegade

The 32nd Edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA Presents Adam Kinzinger, Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country

In Conversation with Greg Bluestein, Political Reporter and Author

Author Talk, Q & A & Book Signing

From former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger comes Renegade, a gripping account of the January 6 committee, examining the forces that led to the attacks on the Capitol.

On January 6, 2021, America watched in horror as a violent mob led by right-wing extremist groups stormed the U.S. Capitol in support of then-President Donald Trump. It was one of the darkest days in recent history, yet to former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger it was also the culmination of a cultural and political rupture he knew had long been building. Constructive criticism from within the Republican party was no longer enough. It was time to act not just for the sake of the soul of his party, but for the very future of our country.

Despite vitriol from the media, fellow colleagues, and even members of his own family, Kinzinger became one of only two Republican members to join the House select committee to investigate the January 6 Capitol riots. Now in Renegade, he reveals the inner workings and surprising findings of the committee he served and helped lead. Kinzinger draws from his own personal story of faith, military service, and politics to unpack the most crucial decisions that eventually led him to break from his own party.

Part memoir, part examination, Renegade offers a searing account of one of the most tumultuous events in recent American history and the devastating consequences of letting extremism go unchecked.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Adam D. Kinzinger served in the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023, representing Illinois Sixteenth Congressional District. During his tenure, he served on the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, as well as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Prior to being elected to Congress, Kinzinger served in the Air Force in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard and a Senior Political Commentator on CNN.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Greg Bluestein is a political reporter and author who covers the governor’s office and Georgia politics for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He writes for the front page of the AJC, contributes to the Political Insider blog and morning Jolt newsletter, co-hosts the Politically Georgia podcast, and is a frequent guest on local and national TV and radio programs. He’s an MSNBC and NBC News contributor and the author of “Flipped,” a book on Georgia’s epic 2020 election. 

Additional books will be available for purchase on the evening of the event from our partner bookseller, A Cappella Books!