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Book Festival: Book Lovers Lunch: Annabelle Gurwitch

The End of My Life is Killing Me: The Unexpected Joys of a Cancer Slacker
Join us for lunch with friends and this incredible memoir!
Lunch and the book are included with your ticket.
Doors Open: 11:30 AM | Program Begins: 12:00 PM

After an unexpected Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, author, actor and longtime cultural commentator Annabelle Gurwitch brings her signature wit and honesty to a deeply personal reflection on life. Known for her acclaimed essays and television work, Gurwitch rejects the label of “cancer warrior,” instead calling herself a “cancer slacker” as she searches for meaning beyond illness. With sharp humor and insight, she explores chronic illness, healthcare inequities and everyday joys, offering a moving meditation on resilience, identity and finding humor and grace in life’s most uncertain moments. 

JBAF 2026 Gurwitch, Jewish Community Center of Houston


Patron Sponsor: Joyce Cramer
 

Advanced registration required by October 26. Tickets go on sale on September 17.

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Thursday, November 5 @ 12:00 PM

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