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The curious case of Haymitch St. Stephen: From hobbit living to wisdom for a divided world

Jon Wright, (the late) John D. Storey and Haymitch St. Stephen
Haymitch St. Stephen
Jon Wright, (the late) John D. Storey and Haymitch St. Stephen

Harnessing the early days of social media, Haymitch St. Stephen sparked a viral campaign by dressing as a hobbit—then went on to study creativity in graduate school at Stanford.

He co-wrote a book, "Friend of the Devil: A Story of Mental Health, Mistakes, and Self-Forgiveness," about a friend whose decisions took four lives, and the wrenching path of forgiveness and self-forgiveness that followed.

The Curious Case of Haymitch St. Stephen is a portrait of a life stitched from whimsy and wonder, grief and grace—offering profound insights for our divided world.

Cameron White and Haymitch St. Stephen with book, "Friend of the Devil"
Cameron White and Haymitch St. Stephen with book, "Friend of the Devil"