Through travel, new book, Luke Russert attempts to reconcile his famous father's death, find his own path
By Tim O'Shei
News Staff Reporter
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Luke Russert is the author of "Look For Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself."
Luke Russert and his mother, Maureen Orth, at a craft market in Paraguay.
Luke Russert's "Look For Me There" was published May 2, 2023 by Harper Horizon.
A conversation with John Boehner, the speaker of the House of Representatives, prompted Luke Russert reevaluate his life's path, leave journalism, and pursue travel as a means of finding himself. Photo by Alexandra Moe.
Luke Russert grew up in Washington, D.C., but thanks to his late father, the newsman Tim Russert, he has a strong Buffalo connection. During this interview about his book "Look For Me There" at the National Press Club in Washington, Russert talked about his go-to Buffalo spots.
You knew that the late Tim Russert would get some prominent mentions and highlights during the 70th anniversary program of NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday. But there were a couple of unscripted moments that had to bring smiles to some fans of the late South Buffalo legend. During Chuck Todd’s interview with Buffalo native Thomas E. Perez, the chairman
A conversation with John Boehner, the speaker of the House of Representatives, prompted Luke Russert reevaluate his life's path, leave journalism, and pursue travel as a means of finding himself. Photo by Alexandra Moe.
A conversation with John Boehner, the speaker of the House of Representatives, prompted Luke Russert reevaluate his life's path, leave journalism, and pursue travel as a means of finding himself. Photo by Alexandra Moe.
A conversation with John Boehner, the speaker of the House of Representatives, prompted Luke Russert reevaluate his life's path, leave journalism, and pursue travel as a means of finding himself. Photo by Alexandra Moe.