MoCoLMP Hosts Jason Green’s Book Launch

Jason Green talks about his new book at People's Book

A standing-room-only crowd filled People’s Book in Takoma Park on February 23, to celebrate Jason Green’s Too Precious to Lose-A Memoir of Family, Community, and Possibility. Jason, a Montgomery County native, has served on the County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation since its inception. He has long been a strong partner of MoCoLMP, which organized the event.

Jason told stories from the book, from growing up on rutted Fellowship Lane in Quince Orchard to a behind-the-scenes look at his four years in the Obama White House. Sharing lessons he learned from his beloved grandmother, he stressed the importance of memory and of nurturing a strong community.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, putting in a surprise appearance, was cheered by the crowd. In addition to many MoCoLMP and Commission members, the audience included Jason’s family, including his 102-year-old Uncle Thompkins; former White House colleagues and law school friends; and many Takoma Parkers new to his work.

(Left) Jason's uncle, Thompkins Green. (Center) MoCoLMP Steering Committee members, Derrick Tabor & Beth Baker. (Right) Rep. Jamie Raskin. Photos by Ross Wells

The book, published by One World, an imprint of Random House, is available through all major booksellers. Jason welcomes readers to leave their opinion of the book on review sites, to help him spread the word. Congratulations, Jason!