Events & conversations

Readings, interviews, and gatherings around the stories we carry.

Upcoming dates

Speaking appearance

2026 Families Anonymous Chicagoland Convention

A speaking appearance by Keith Burton at the Families Anonymous Chicagoland Convention.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Convention hours: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM Central Time

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
4501 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Past conversations

Library conversation · May 12, 2026

Shadows of Sobriety: A Garland Conversation on Family, Recovery, and Healing

Central Library · Garland, Texas

A conversation about family, recovery, and healing through Shadows of Sobriety.

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Bookstore conversation · January 28, 2026

A discussion of Shadows of Sobriety

The Book Stall · Winnetka, Illinois

A conversation about the memoir and the stories behind it.

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Zoom conversation · Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Families Anonymous · Oak Brook Chapter

Online · Zoom

Keith participated in a Zoom session with the Oak Brook, Illinois, chapter of Families Anonymous.

Speaking appearance · Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Families Anonymous · Winnetka Chapter

Temple Jeremiah · Northfield, Illinois

A speaking appearance for the Winnetka, Illinois, chapter of Families Anonymous.

Library appearance · November 1, 2025

Geneva Public Library’s annual Author Fest

Geneva Public Library · Geneva, Illinois

Keith shares Shadows of Sobriety at the library’s annual Author Fest.

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Speaking appearance · Sunday, July 27, 2025

2025 Families Anonymous Chicagoland Convention

Chicago Marriott Oak Brook · Oak Brook, Illinois

Keith spoke at the 2025 Families Anonymous Chicagoland Convention.

Leadership conversation · May 5, 2025

Conversations with Leaders: Resilience, Leadership & Navigating Change

Discover Card Services · Riverwoods, Illinois

Keith led a session with the Corporate Communications Team, drawing lessons on resilience, leadership, and navigating change from Shadows of Sobriety.

Webcast · March 19, 2025

Refuse to Lose with Jon Harris

An online conversation

Watch Keith’s webcast conversation with Jon Harris.

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Church conversation · March 2, 2025

A Conversation on Resilience, Redemption, and Faith

The Turning Point Church · Nashville, Tennessee

Watch the message Keith delivered at The Turning Point Church on March 2, 2025.

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Refuse to Lose Webcast with Jon Harris

A Conversation on Resilience, Redemption, and Faith with Keith Burton

The Turning Point Church, 1011 E Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, TN 37115

Join us for an inspiring evening with Keith Burton, author of Shadows of Sobriety: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing a Family Legacy.

If something here feels familiar, you’re welcome to stay awhile.

Read a passage. Listen to a story. Or spend some time with the book that brought these memories into the light.