Richie Frieman: "The Optimistics"

Tue Dec 03 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Enoch Pratt Free Library | Baltimore

Enoch Pratt Free Library
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Richie Frieman: "The Optimistics"
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Join us for an evening with author Richie Frieman.
About this Event

The Optimistics is an inspiring true story of three strangers, all battling Young-Onset Dementia. Dennis, Mike, and Jim became brothers through their incurable illness. Forming a bond of optimism with one another, they dubbed themselves “The Optimistics” as a way to share positivity through the Alzheimer’s community. Their heartwarming mantra towards dementia created an echo chamber across the country allowing others to call themselves Optimistics. Each chapter focuses on Frieman’s emotional experience of a nearly two-year journey interviewing dozens of care partners and individuals with dementia across the country to share their unbreakable desire to remain optimistic. This is not just a story about optimism, it’s a diary of love, hope, family, devotion, and understanding why time is important.


About the Author:

St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Publishing dubbed Richie Frieman a “Modern Day Renaissance Man” due to a career that spans life as an author, illustrator, artist, etiquette expert Modern Manners Guy, entrepreneur, screenwriter, cartoonist, and even a champion professional wrestler. He is a #1 best-selling and award-winning author and illustrator of eight books in multiple genres, with work being sold worldwide.

Along with his writing, Frieman is a popular artist in the Baltimore community with his original crab art sculptures all across the city called, The Charm City Crab Art Project. Outside of the arts, Frieman was the Co-Founder/CEO of Brand U Sports, an innovative sports marketing firm dedicated to connecting brands with NCAA student athletes through brand ambassador programs for Name Image Likeness (NIL) sponsorships.


About the Program:

  • Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm.
  • A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.
  • Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program.
  • There is no registration required for virtual attendance, simply visit the Enoch Pratt Free Library's Facebook or Youtube page.
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Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, United States

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