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    John Hofmeister: book signing and discussion

    Presented by Brazos Bookstore at Brazos Bookstore

    June 16, 2010

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    John Hofmeister:  book signing and discussion

    Brazos Bookstore presents a book signing and discussion with John Hofmeister, Wednesday, June 16 at 7:00pm.

    As president of Shell Oil, John Hofmeister was known for being a straight shooter, willing to challenge his peers throughout the industry. Now, he’s a man on a mission, the founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy,...

    Brazos Bookstore presents a book signing and discussion with John Hofmeister, Wednesday, June 16 at 7:00pm.

    As president of Shell Oil, John Hofmeister was known for being a straight shooter, willing to challenge his peers throughout the industry. Now, he’s a man on a mission, the founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, crisscrossing the country in a grassroots campaign to change the way we look at energy in this country. While pundits proffer false new promises of green energy independence, or flatly deny the existence of a problem, in Why We Hate the Oil Companies: Straight Talk from an Energy Insider, Hofmeister offers an insider’s view of what’s behind the energy companies’ posturing, and how politicians use energy misinformation, disinformation, and lack of information to get and stay elected. He tackles the energy controversy head-on, without regard for political correctness. He also provides a new framework for solving difficult problems, identifying solutions that will lead to a future of comfortable lifestyles, affordable and clean energy, environmental protection, and sustained economic competitiveness.

    John Hofmeister joined Shell Oil in 1997 and served as its president from 2005-2008, following twenty-five years in major energy consuming companies, including GE, Nortel and AlliedSignal. He is now the chairman of the board of the National Urban League and founder of the nonprofit Citizens for Affordable Energy. He has appeared on the Today Show, Meet the Press, and other major news shows, and continues to be sought out as an expert on energy issues by media including CNN, CNBC, Fox Business Today, and Bloomberg, among others. He lives in Houston, TX.

    Author's site: http://www.whywehatetheoilcompanies.com/.

    John Hofmeister will also be speaking at a Greater Houston Partnership event Monday, June 14.


    Brazos Bookstore

    2421 Bissonnet
    Houston, TX 77005

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    Tickets:

    Free event.


    Times:

    7:00pm


    Phone: (713) 523-0701

    Parking: Free parking available

    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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