{"title":"Sheri Fink","description":"\u003cp\u003eSheri Fink is a distinguished author renowned for her in-depth explorations of significant historical and societal events. With a background in journalism and medicine, Fink brings a unique perspective to her writing, allowing her to delve deeply into complex subjects. Her works often focus on the intersection of healthcare and adversity, providing readers with insightful narratives that are both engaging and informative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most acclaimed books, \u003cem\u003eFive Days at Memorial\u003c\/em\u003e, is a gripping account of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, exploring the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by medical staff at a New Orleans hospital. This book, a blend of biography and memoir, offers a meticulous account of the events and highlights Fink's ability to humanise the individuals involved while tackling challenging ethical questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFink's writing is characterised by thorough research and emotional depth, making her books a compelling read for those interested in true stories that illuminate the complexities of human nature and resilience. Her works are an essential addition to any collection focused on Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, providing readers with valuable insights into how individuals and communities respond to crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"five-days-at-memorial-by-sheri-fink-9781782393757","title":"Five Days at Memorial","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of the best writing on human behaviour and moral choices in the face of disaster, physician and reporter Sheri Fink reconstructs five days at New Orleans' Memorial Medical Center during Hurricane Katrina and draws the reader into the lives of those who struggled mightily to survive and to maintain life amidst chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Katrina struck, the floodwaters rose, the power failed, and the heat climbed. Exhausted caregivers chose to designate certain patients last for rescue. Months later, several health professionals faced criminal allegations that they deliberately injected numerous patients with drugs to hasten their deaths. \u003cem\u003eFive Days at Memorial\u003c\/em\u003e, the culmination of six years of reporting, unspools the mystery of what happened in those days, bringing the reader into a hospital fighting for its life and into a conversation about the most terrifying form of health care rationing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a voice at once involving and fair, masterful and intimate, Fink exposes the hidden dilemmas of end-of-life care and reveals just how ill-prepared we are for the impact of large-scale disasters—and how we can do better. A remarkable book, engrossing from start to finish, \u003cem\u003eFive Days at Memorial\u003c\/em\u003e radically transforms our understanding of human nature in crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833003135212,"sku":"9781782393757","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16638193482822.jpg?v=1758424195"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sheri-fink.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}