True Crime Book Club: Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink
Saturday August 2 2025 11:00AM
Garland County Library
Program Description
Join the library's True Crime Book Club for an exploration into the captivating and often unsettling world of real-life crimes. We'll delve into a variety of true crime narratives, from infamous cases and unsolved mysteries to in-depth investigations and survivor stories.
Come delve into the gripping and unsettling true story of survival and ethical dilemmas in Sheri Fink's "Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital" with fellow true crime enthusiasts. Our book club will dissect the harrowing events that unfolded at Memorial Medical Center in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Prepare for a thought-provoking discussion as we explore the difficult decisions made under unimaginable pressure, the systemic failures exposed by the disaster, and the long-lasting implications for medical ethics and disaster preparedness. This isn't just about the crime; it's about the human condition in the face of catastrophe.
When
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Saturday August 2 2025
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Where
Room D
Garland County Library
1427 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs AR 71901
United States
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There's no need to register for this program. Just meet us at Garland County Library.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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