Book Launch for Staying Alive in Bear Country by Professor Emeritus Pete Crow

“Staying Alive in Bear Country” is a novel based on original Old Joe Grady tales told over the years by Professor Emeritus of English Pete Crow. The book will be published July 30, one year after Crow’s death. He wrote the novel and Dr. Lana Whited helped finish it in preparation for publication, along with his family. His wife Beth Crow ’79 designed the book cover.
Published by Black Rose Writing.
Click here for Pete Crow website devoted to this book.
All are invited to a book launch at Phoebe Needles Center in Callaway. 
August 8, 2026, 4-6 p.m.
Please bring an appetizer to share.
Another book launch will be held on August 9, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Church of the Nativity
8849 Ray Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27613
Another book launch will be held on August 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
1401 Kershaw Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
Click here for more on Pete Crow’s career.