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Aaron Crippen, "Love At First Fall"
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Featured Book
Love at First Fall
Living on the edge—falling, crashing, and getting back up again.
Love at First Fall is more than a stuntman’s memoir. It’s a raw journey of survival and redemption, and the kind of love that makes every risk worth it.
A story of fire and family, scars and second chances, and the breathtaking truth that sometimes the only way to rise … is to fall.
About This Event
Join us in-store with Aaron Crippen as he discusses his new book, Love At First Fall!
Featured Author
Aaron Crippen
Aaron Crippen has spent much of his life getting back up. As a Hollywood stuntman and stunt coordinator, Army veteran, husband, father, and author of Love at First Fall, Aaron has experienced more than his share of falls. Over a career spanning more than 160 film and television productions, including The Dark Knight, Transformers, The Batman, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire. He discovered that the most meaningful lessons didn't come from movie sets. They came from the moments life knocked him down. Through engaging storytelling, Aaron blends behind-the-scenes Hollywood experiences with deeply personal moments of resilience, love, loss, and purpose. Filled with humor, honesty, and unforgettable stories, his presentations are less about the stunts and more about what every one of us can learn from the falls that shape our lives. Whether you're a movie fan, a reader, or simply someone who's had to get back up after life knocked you down, Aaron's story is a reminder that every scar has a story—and every fall has something to teach us.
About the Venue
The Book Cellar
What could be a better combination than books, wine by the glass, and cozy couches? Browse for the books you love to read at The Book Cellar in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood, an independent bookstore featuring books by first-time authors, local authors, and more. The Book Cellar welcomes book clubs and discussion groups.
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