Meet The Author: Mary Doria Russell Fascinates With Doc

John Henry was a Southern gentleman by birth and a dentist by trade. Thin, frail and nearly dead of tuberculosis at the age of 22, the young scholar went west to save his lungs in the dry, hot air. He sounds nothing like Doc Holliday, the infamous gambler, gunman and all around tough guy, but they are the same man. New York Times bestselling author Mary Doria Russell describes John Henry’s transformation into Doc Holliday in her latest novel: Doc. Lakewood Public Library is delighted to welcome the award winning writer to discuss her fascinating work as part of our Meet the Author series on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium at 15425 Detroit Avenue.

As an author, Mary Doria Russell is a study in contrasts. She mixes literary genres and time periods like a painter mixes oils on canvas. Her award winning novels have explored outer space as gracefully as they have travelled inside the minds and hearts of her characters. With a doctorate in biological anthropology, Russell brings the research abilities of a scholar to her narratives.

With so much to talk about and suggestions that she should do stand-up comedy, a visit with Mary Doria Russell is not to be missed! So join us at Lakewood Public Library for this very entertaining talk with one of Cleveland’s own nationally recognized authors. Our Meet the Author series is generously funded by Friends of Lakewood Library and as always is free and open to the public!