Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink
The book provides an in-depth investigation into the crisis at a New Orleans hospital in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It delves into the harrowing five days where staff, patients, and their families were trapped in the hospital without power or a functioning evacuation plan. The narrative explores the ethical dilemmas faced by the medical staff, including alleged euthanasia of critically ill patients, and the subsequent legal battles, raising profound questions about end-of-life care and disaster management.
The 7183rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 576
- Words
- 155,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Nonfiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)