Governor Gretchen Whitmer sat in as the guest author at last Wednesday’s sold out National Writers Series (NWS) talk in Traverse City, where Cherry Republic founder and president Bob Sutherland discussed the highlights of her new book, “True Gretch.”
According to NWS Marketing and Communications Director Noelle Riley, 670 in-person tickets were sold to watch Whitmer speak at the City Opera House, while another 500 tickets were sold for people to tune in virtually, making Whitmer’s appearance the second highest virtual ticket seller.
“True Gretch,” offers readers an inside look into Whitmer’s personal life and career, and is full of insights that guided her through “a global pandemic, showdowns with high-profile bullies, and even a kidnapping and assassination plot.” Whitmer recounted moments with Sutherland both from her time in office and throughout her life that got her to where she is today, highlighting principles that she holds dear to her heart when navigating different situations.
