Deborah Roberts Celebrates Sisterhood and Book Launch with Celebrity Support
ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts, 65, celebrated the launch of her new book 'Sisters: Loved and Treasured,' which highlights stories of sisterhood and resilience from notable women including Viola Davis, Jenna Bush Hager, and Barbara Bush. The book features 50 personal stories reflecting bonds through illness, love, and loss. Roberts, who grew up with six sisters in Georgia, shared her personal experiences of family struggles with early-onset dementia, breast cancer, and the loss of loved ones, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships. The book launch was attended by prominent TV personalities such as Robin Roberts, Gayle King, Savannah Guthrie, and Hoda Kotb, along with Roberts’ family members and colleagues, celebrating the sisterhood theme. Roberts recounted childhood memories, family hardships, and the significance of maintaining strong bonds, especially during challenging times like her sister Tina’s cancer battle and her sister Annette’s early-onset dementia. The event underscored the value of family support and personal growth, with Roberts reflecting on the importance of doing the work to sustain relationships. The celebration also included support from Robin Roberts’ surprise appearance after anchoring ABC’s 'World News Tonight' and remarks from Disney’s Debra O’Connell. Roberts’ sisters, her husband Al Roker, and other notable figures joined in the festivities, highlighting the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood and family.
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