Governor Andy Beshear in conversation with Keisha Lance Bottoms - Go and Do Likewise
A compelling and insightful book that reclaims faith as a force for good in the age of Trump and rebukes those who use it to harm and discriminate, by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
A Cappella Books proudly presents an evening with Governor Beshear in honor of his new book, “Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country.” Beshear will appear in conversation with former Atlanta Mayor and current Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Each ticket includes a signed first edition of “Go and Do Likewise.” Please note that tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your ticket still entitles you to a signed copy of the book, which A Cappella Books will hold for one month after the event. You may pick it up in-store or call to request shipping.
About the Book
Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, is the grandson of Baptist lay ministers, the son of a previous Kentucky governor, and a leading Democratic voice against the cruel, corrupt, and immoral practices of Donald Trump and his administration. In “Go and Do Likewise,” Beshear will share what his own faith has meant to him, how it has informed his family and his public life—and serves as a rebuke to how faith has been hijacked, profaned, misused, and corrupted by Donald Trump and other public figures. By regrounding faith in compassion and kindness, we can start to heal as a country.
“Go and Do Likewise” takes its title from the story of the Good Samaritan. In the parable, Jesus describes how the Good Samaritan—a despised “other” at the time—stopped to help a stranger who had been beaten and left for dead and then calls on his followers to do likewise and care for everyone. Organized around the teachings of Jesus—stories of healing, of justice, of forgiveness, of welcome, of moral clarity—“Go and Do Likewise” transcends politics to remind Americans of the values grounded in service and acceptance. It is a book for everyone who believes in justice and doing right by their neighbor whether or not they support organized religion at all.
Clear-eyed, compelling, and unusually candid, “Go and Do Likewise” is a hopeful book by one of America’s brightest political lights.
About the Author
Andy Beshear is a born-and-raised Kentuckian. Before he was elected Governor in 2019, Andy served as the state’s Attorney General since 2015, working as a lawyer on behalf of the government for the people of Kentucky. Andy and his wife, Britainy, have two children, Will and Lila, and dog Winnie. His family attends Beargrass Christian Church, where both Andy and Britainy serve as deacons. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in political science and anthropology and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia law school.
About the Conversation Partner
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democratic nominee running to serve as the next governor of Georgia to deliver for working families and stand up against the chaos coming from Washington.
As governor, she will fight to lower costs, expand Medicaid so that more Georgians can get the health care coverage they need and prevent more hospitals — especially those in rural communities — from closing. She will make housing more affordable and crack down on corporate landlords that are making it harder for Georgians to buy a home or afford rent. Additionally, she will invest in education across Georgia by guaranteeing pre-K to every 4-year old, requiring Georgia students to start their education at kindergarten, and recruiting more quality educators by eliminating income taxes for teachers.
Keisha previously served as the 60th mayor of Atlanta from 2018 to 2022 where she made major investments in affordable housing, delivered historic pay raises for police officers and firefighters, supported small businesses, and brought in billions in capital investment.
Keisha is at least a fifth generation Georgian and has served as a judge and city councilwoman. She resides in Atlanta with her husband, Derek, and their four children.
